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THE SENSOR
The D3x has an exclusive 35.9 x 24mm (FX format) 24.5MP image sensor
with unique OLPF (optical low pas filter) and high-speed channel
readout. ISO range covers the equivalent of 50-6400.
IN FOCUS
The widely acclaimed speed and accuracy of the MultiCAM3500 AF system
with 51-AF points. Individual selection assumes a new importance in
combination with the high resolution: it’s easy to isolate and focus on
small details in the scene.
SPEED AND RESPONSE
At full 24.5MP resolution, the D3x shoots at 5fps, 7fps is possible in
DX Crop mode. The camera is as responsive as the superfast D3. 12ms
start up with a shutter release lag time of just 41 ms (CIPA standard).
It writes files to the dual CF slots at about 35MB per second.
IMAGE PROCESSING
The D3x’s 16-bit EXPEED engine is specially tuned to deliver
detail-rich, colourful files with low levels of noise and high detail.
It is also tuned to minimise the effects of colour fringing with older
F-mount Nikkor lenses, and to minimise the effect of unnatural-looking
(digital) noise patterns. Vignette (peripheral fall-off) can also be
controlled for creative effect.
ACTIVE D-LIGHTING
The D3x features a new Extra High Active D-Lighting setting, designed
to better manage extremely high-contrast scenes, especially tonal
gradation in highlights.
SCENE RECOGNITION SYSTEM
Information from the 1005-pixel RGB sensor with diffraction grating is
used to recognise the subject position and colour prior to capture. The
results are then used by autofocus, auto exposure and auto white
balance.
LIVE VIEW
The D3x is the highest resolution digital SLR yet to offer Live View.
Allowing photographers to compose and shoot via the 3in monitor instead
of the viewfinder brings a variety of practical advantages both in the
studio and on location. Two modes are offered: Handheld and Tripod.
Contrast-detect autofocus is available in Tripod mode.
MONITOR
3-inch wide-angle (170deg) rear viewing screen, with 922,000 dots, is
ultra-high definition, and proven to exhibit extraordinary levels of
damage resistance.
THE INTERFACES
USB 2.0 downloads images off the camera fast when tethered, and
flexibly when connected with the WT-4 wireless transmitter. With both
HDMI and AV/Out ports GPS data can be captured into the EXIF as before.
The new, compact Nikon GP-1 GPS unit can also be attached via the
10-pin terminal and mounted in the hotshoe, or clip on the camera strap.
POWER MANAGEMENT
The D3x uses the same high performance lithium-ion battery (EN-EL4a) as
the D3. Thanks to efficiencies in the camera’s onboard EXPEED
image-processing system, battery performance is comparable with the D3.
THE BODY
Extremely durable magnesium construction with economically optimised
and weather-sealed buttons, dials and LCD displays. Extensive use of
high-grade rubber grips means the body is comfortable to handle for
long periods of time, and in a wide range of temperatures.
Official release to follow as soon as we receive it directly from Nikon - stay tuned!
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