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NIKON d3x release

Digital SLR Camera Nikon D3X < / STRONG>

Dec. 1, 2008

Nikon new FX-format digital SLR combines 24.5 megapixels of
stunning resolution and image quality with the renowned handling of
the D3

TOKYO-Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction
of the Nikon D3X digital SLR. This exciting new camera employs a < br /> Nikon FX-format CMOS imaging sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm) with an
imaging area equivalent to 35mm film, and its 24.5 effective
megapixels deliver images of striking quality and resolution.
Designed to meet the demands of a growing multitude of serious
professionals, such as studio photographers, for whom exquisite
detail is a vital part of their work, the D3X achieves resolution
comparable to medium- format cameras – with an entirely new level of
operating ease. It perfect for the broadest range of detailed
work, from fashion and product shootings, to weddings,
architecture, landscapes and large poster production . And it shares
the robust body structure of the D3, for superior mobility and
operation in virtually any shooting environment, indoors or
out.
Newly developed Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm
sensing area)
24.5 million effective pixels
Superior-resolution image quality equivalent to medium-format
digital cameras
High-speed continuous shooting of up to approx. 5 frames per
second in FX format (24.5 megapixels) / 5 : 4 (20.4 megapixels); 7
frames per second in DX format (10.5megapixels) * 1
Wide ISO sensitivity of 100 to 1600 at normal setting, with low
noise performance
Two Live View modes – Handheld and Tripod
High-density 51-point (world largest number * 2 ) AF
system
* 1 In 12-bit A / D conversion mode
* 2 For a digital SLR camera (as of Dec. 1, 2008, based on Nikon
research)

Development background
The Nikon D3 digital SLR, released November 2007, has garnered
glowing tributes for image quality, sensitivity and speed
performance from leading professional photographers throughout the
world. This stunning success has prompted a mounting demand for a
similar Nikon model that would offer a greater pixel count and
higher resolution. A camera that would provide superb mobility and
ergonomics while offering image quality equivalent to medium-format
digital cameras.
In response to these requests, Nikon has developed the D3X, an
exciting new digital SLR with a Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x
24.0 mm sensing area) that delivers 24.5 effective megapixels, uses
the same body structure as the D3, and boasts the same outstanding
mobility and operability.

Major features < br />
1. Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 24.5 megapixels
The D3X employs a new Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 24.5
effective megapixels covering an area of ??35.9 x 24.0 mm to achieve
truly amazing resolution. What more, we e optimized the pixel
characteristics to provide a higher S / N ratio and wider dynamic
range by securing a greater amount of light received by each pixel,
thereby reducing lost highlights and shadows, and ensuring smoother
tone reproduction with minimized noise.

2. Wide sensitivity range starting at ISO 100
At normal setting, the D3X offers a wide range of sensitivity –
from ISO 100, suitable for stroboscopic setting in studio shoots,
to ISO 1600 . It realizes superior image quality with less noise at
ISO 1600 as well as at low sensitivity settings. What more, the
sensitivity range can be increased by two stops (up to ISO 6400
equivalent ) and decreased by one stop (down to ISO 50 equivalent),
offering an even greater diversity of shooting possibilities. Auto
sensitivity control is also available.

3 . New EXPEED-based image processing
A new image processing system, based on Nikon comprehensive
EXPEED digital image processing and specially optimized for the
D3X, provides superior image quality, faster processing speeds and
lower power consumption. This advanced system achieves precise
color reproduction for the broadest spectrum of hues, plus vivid
saturation and smooth gradation, conveying colors as you see them ,
even with the slight changes in color tones you perceive.
Furthermore, Nikon advanced noise processing function, which was
designed to minimize noise occurrence, achieves this without
interfering with other factors, including hue.

4. High-speed performance meets the most rigorous professional
demands
Just like the D3, the D3X achieves a start -up time of 0.12
second * 1 and a shutter release time lag of 0.04
second * 3 * 4 . It delivers a continuous shooting speed of
approx. 5 frames per second in FX format (36 x 24) or 5:4 (30 x
24), and 7 frames per second in DX format (24 x 16) * 4 * 5 .
Also, the D3X is fully compatible with UDMA, the new-generation
high-speed card that enables 35 MB recording equivalent to the D3.
The D3X is capable of recording approx. 7.1 MB (JPEG, image size L,
NORMAL) of data captured in FX format at speeds of approx. 5 frames
per second.
* 3: Based on CIPA Guidelines
* 4: In 12-bit A / D conversion mode
* 5: The maximum frame rate can be chosen using Custom setting d2
[Shooting speed]. The rate is tested under the following
conditions: focus mode set to C, exposure mode set to S or M,
shutter speed set to 1 / 250 sec. or faster, with other settings set
to default. If VR is on when a VR lens is used, the indicated speed
may not be attained. The maximum number of shots at the maximum
frame rate is determined by the selected image size and quality.
The frame rate slows when the memory buffer fills.

5. Realizing reliable auto control: Scene Recognition
System

As with the D3, the D3X recognizes subjects and shooting scenes
using a 1,005-pixel RGB sensor that precisely controls exposure by
detecting not only the brightness but the colors of the subjects as < br /> well. The results are applied to control Autofocus, Auto Exposure,
i-TTL Balanced Fill-flash and Auto White Balance, thereby achieving
control of the highest.

6. AF system employing high-density 51-point AF
The Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module, originally
incorporated in the D3, offers proven outstanding performance. All
51 focus points, including the 15 cross-type sensors located at the
center, are effective in all AF NIKKOR lenses with a maximum
aperture of f/5.6 or larger. Three AF-area modes – Single point,
Dynamic-area AF and Auto-area AF – are available to maximize the
use of the 51 focus points by selecting the most suitable one to
match subject conditions. Moreover, in Scene Recognition System,
subject identification and tracking information is applied to
improve subject acquisition performance in Dynamic-area AF mode and
focusing accuracy for human subjects in Auto-area AF mode.

7. Superior durability
Magnesium alloy is used for the exterior cover, chassis and
mirror box to ensure light weight and rugged reliability. Strict
O-ring sealing at critical connected parts effectively restricts
dust and moisture.
The shutter unit, developed and manufactured by Nikon, employs a
new material (carbon fiber / Kevlar ? hybrid) for the
shutter blades, guaranteeing excellent durability through
300,000-cycle release tests with the shutter actually loaded.
Precision is also maintained with a shutter monitor.

8. High-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with approx. 920k-dots
(VGA), 170 ° wide-viewing angle and reinforced glass
The D3X incorporates a large, 3-inch LCD monitor with ultra-high
resolution of approx. 920k-d-ots (VGA). Enlarged < br /> playback images also appear in extremely high resolution for easy
focus confirmation. The wide viewing angle of 170 ° makes it easy to
check composition in Live View shooting for both high and low
angles.

9. Two Live View modes available
In Handheld mode, which allows the frame to be recomposed prior
to actual shooting, ordinary TTL phase-difference AF using all 51
AF points is activated. Tripod mode is designed for precise focus
with still subjects and tripod stabilization; it allows focal-plane
contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area. Optional
software Camera Control Pro 2 enables monitor focus and control
shutter release from a computer. And optical Wireless Transmitter
WT-4 enables wireless remote camera control and image transfer.

10. Picture Control System
Picture Control System offers four kinds of Picture Controls:
Standard, Neutral, Vivid , and Monochrome. Choose one and use as is,
or adjust image creation factors (Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness,
Saturation, and Hue). Optional Picture Controls (Portrait,
Landscape, D2XMODE I, D2XMODE II and D2XMODE III) are available at
the Nikon website for downloading and installation to your
camera.

11. Active D-Lighting – reproducing brightness as you see
it
In settings with strong contrast, Active D-Lighting, used in
combination with 3D Matrix Metering II, determines an exposure by
utilizing a gradation of highlights, detects lost shadows, then
reproduces them after digital processing. Rather than simply
expanding the dynamic range, Active D-Lighting prevents images from
looking flat through localized tone control technology, and creates
realistic contrast while compensating lost shadows and highlights.
Choose from Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low or Off setting
prior to shooting.

12. Electronic virtual horizon
An accelerator sensor incorporated in the body of the camera
detects inclination and displays it in the LCD monitor. In Live
View shooting, virtual horizon is displayed in the LCD above the
monitor image. It can also be displayed in the top control panel
and in the exposure indicator of the viewfinder.

13. UDMA-compatible memory card double slot
The CompactFlash (CF) card slots are UDMA-compatible for
high-speed data transfer. With the double slot, you can choose from
Continuous recording, Backup recording, and RAW JPEG Separation
recording (records the same image in RAW and JPEG on different
cards). You can also copy the data from one card to another.

14. GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)

GPS records shooting information such as latitude, longitude,
altitude and date of shooting. Coordinated with map information,
you can create an original map using images.

Other features
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Lateral chromatic aberration reduction creates images with a
clear periphery using original image processing technology to
significantly reduce color aberrations
Vignette Control effectively prevents reduction of light at the
periphery
Optical viewfinder achieves approx. 100% * 6 frame
coverage and 0.7x * 7 magnification in FX format
Three sensing areas: FX format (36 x 24), DX format (24 x 16),
and 5:4 (30 x 24)
Customizable function button
Choice of black or white letters for shooting information
display
< li> AF fine adjustment with professional standard of accuracy
Compliant with HDMI ? for high-definition image playback
Lets you shoot up to approx. 4,400 frames on a single battery
charge * 8
* 6 Approx. 100% (vertical / horizontal) in FX format, approx. 97%
(vertical / horizontal ) in DX format, approx. 100% (vertical) and
approx. 97% (horizontal) in 5:4
* 7 With 50mm f/1.4 lens set at infinity, -1.0 m -1
* 8 Using EN-EL4a lithium-ion battery at Single-frame [S] mode;
based on CIPA Standards
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Nikon Digital SLR Camera Specifications

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Type

Single-lens reflex digital camera

Effective pixels

24.5 million

Image sensor

CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24.0 mm; total pixels: 25.72
million; Nikon FX format

Image size
(pixels)

FX format (36 x 24): 6,048 x 4,032 [L], 4,544 x 3,024 [M], 3,024
x 2,016 [ S]
DX format (24 x 16): 3,968 x 2,640 [L], 2,976 x 1,976 [M], 1,984 x
1,320 [S]
5:4 (30 x 24): 5,056 x 4,032 [L], 3,792 x 3,024 [M], 2,528 x 2,016
[S]

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Sensitivity

ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 / 3, 1 / 2, or 1 EV; can
be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below
ISO 100, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 6400
equivalent) over ISO 1600

Lens mount

Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts < br />

Compatible
lenses * 1

1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
2) DX AF NIKKOR : All functions supported except FX-format
(36×24) / 5:4 (30×24) image size
3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D * 2 : All functions
supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D
Color Matrix Metering II
< br /> 5) 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
* 1 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used
* 2 Excluding AF-Nikkor lenses for F3AF
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Power source

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

Dimensions (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. 1,220 g (2 lb. 11 oz.) without battery, memory card,
body cap or accessory shoe cover

Operating
environment

Temperature: 0-40 ° C/32-104 ° F

Supplied
accessories * 3
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
* 3 Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or
area

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