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Nikon D3

Nikon D3

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HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they're worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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Sure to be a blockbuster, the Nikon D3 is a remarkable professional-grade digital SLR, with a number of new and exciting features that will have photography buffs drooling. The D3 is a full-frame camera, capturing the entire image field with every shot. Furthermore, the "Live View" LCD allows you to set-up and view your subjects on the LCD display, before you snap the shutter. The D3 means business, and dedicated photographers with money to burn for this beauty will surely be satisfied.

Specifications

  • 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • Live View LCD display
  • Nikon EXPEED Image Processor
  • JPEG, TIFF, NEF (RAW) file formats
  • Nikon F lens mount
  • 51 point auto focus
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (100 - 12800 w/boost)
  • 3.0-inch LCD display
  • HDMI video out
  • Compact Flash storage
  • Lithium-ion battery

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4.9 out of 5 5832 Store Reviews OneCall
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Product Information
Manufacturer Nikon
Part Number 25434
UPC 018208254347
Release Date Sep 1, 2007

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