Nikon D3
Pro photographers just got a new option for full-frame digital photography: the Nikon D3 digital SLR camera. Not only will it make their old Nikon glass fully usable again, but it's now the fastest digital SLR on the market -- with some limitations.
The big news is that Canon finally has a rival in the full-35mm space. It's been a long time coming. As they did with the D2x, Nikon struck a very fine balance with the D3. It's not 16 or 21.1 megapixels like the Canon 1Ds line, it's 12.1. And it's not a full 10 frames per second, like the 1D Mark III, it's 9; but you can get to 11 frames per second if you don't need full resolution and track focusing. It's an interesting and effective strategy. While they've surrounded Canon's models at the low end, they're still wisely splitting the difference at the pro end, and the resulting cameras are more versatile than the competition.
Basic Specifications
Resolution: 12.10 Megapixels
Kit Lens: n/a
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 100-25600
Shutter: 30-1/8000
Max Aperture: n/a
Mem Type: CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 6.3x6.2x3.4in
(160x157x88mm)
Weight: 49.9 oz
(1,414 g)
MSRP: $5,000
Availability: 11/2007
The big news is that Canon finally has a rival in the full-35mm space. It's been a long time coming. As they did with the D2x, Nikon struck a very fine balance with the D3. It's not 16 or 21.1 megapixels like the Canon 1Ds line, it's 12.1. And it's not a full 10 frames per second, like the 1D Mark III, it's 9; but you can get to 11 frames per second if you don't need full resolution and track focusing. It's an interesting and effective strategy. While they've surrounded Canon's models at the low end, they're still wisely splitting the difference at the pro end, and the resulting cameras are more versatile than the competition.
Basic Specifications
Resolution: 12.10 Megapixels
Kit Lens: n/a
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 100-25600
Shutter: 30-1/8000
Max Aperture: n/a
Mem Type: CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 6.3x6.2x3.4in
(160x157x88mm)
Weight: 49.9 oz
(1,414 g)
MSRP: $5,000
Availability: 11/2007
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