Nikon D3X Digital SLR 24.5 Megapixel Camera with 18-200 VRII Lens - USA Warranty
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The Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera features extreme resolution 24.5-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor. Large 5.94µm pixels capture astonishing detail and subtleties with outstanding dynamic range for demanding commercial applications. It has Nikon EXPEED image processing technologies which extends and assures breathtakingly rich image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISOs.
Selectable bit depths of 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), both yielding incredible image quality through a 16-bit processing pipeline, for smoother tonal gradations. It has low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600. Added ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) and Hi-2 (ISO 6400 equivalent) extend versatility.
| Image Sensor Format | FX |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24.0mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.72 million |
| Effective Pixels | 24.5 million |
| Image Area (pixels) | FX-format: (L) 6,048 x 4,032, (M) 4,544 x 3024, (S) 3,024 x 2016 5:4 format (30 x 24): (L) 5,056 x 4,032, (M) 3,792 x 3,024, (S) 2,528 x 2,016 DX-format: (L) 3,968 x 2,640, (M) 2,976 x 1976, (S) 1,984 x 1,320 |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second at full resolution |
| Continuous Shooting Options | FX-format: CH: Up to 5 frames per second, CL: Up to 4 frames per second 5:4 format: CH: Up to 5 frames per second, CL: Up to 4 frames per second DX-format: CH: Up to 7 frames per second, CL: Up to 5 frames per secondSingle |
| LCD Monitor Size | 3 in. diagonal |
| LCD Monitor Type | VGA TFT Super Density |
| LCD Monitor Resolution | 920,000 Dots |
| LCD Monitor Angle of View | 170-degree wide-viewing angle |
| LCD Monitor Adjustments | Brightness,7 levels |
| Shutter type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
| Bulb Shutter Setting | Yes |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 100 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV) |
| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Hi-2 (ISO 6400 equivalent) |
| Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options | Lo-1, (ISO-50 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps Hi-1, (ISO-3200 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps Hi-2, (ISO-6400 equivalent), 1 EV step |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) MicroDrive |
| Storage System | Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW) Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality TIFF (RGB) WAV |
| File System | Compliant with DCF 2.0 DPOF EXIF 2.21 |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program Shutter-Priority Auto (S) Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Manual (M) |
| Exposure Metering System | 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Variable Center-weighted Spot AF Spot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) |
| Metering Range | 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) |
| Exposure Meter Coupling | CPU AI |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 |
| Exposure Lock | Yes Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| Exposure Bracketing | Yes From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Shutter Release Modes | Single-frame [S] mode Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames-per-second Live View [LV] mode Self-timer mode Mirror-up [Mup] mode |
| White Balance | Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting Auto |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3 |
| White Balance Fine Tuning | Yes |
| Live View Shooting | Handheld mode Tripod mode |
| Playback Functions | Full frame Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments) Zoom Slideshow Histogram Shooting data Highlight point display Auto image rotation Voice Memo |
| Interface | Hi-speed USB NTSC PAL HDMI 10-pin Terminal |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Compatible Lenses | 1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported 2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) 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 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 |
| Picture Angle | Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected) |
| Viewfinder | SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 m |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 18 mm (-1.0 m-1) |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Focusing Screen | BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B |
| Interchangeable Focusing Screens | Yes BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B Clear Matte VI - Type E |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1) |
| Lens Aperture | Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button |
| Depth-of-field Control | Yes |
| Autofocus System | Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode] |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 51 |
| Autofocus Fine Tune | Yes |
| Focus Modes | Single-servo AF (S) Continuous-servo (C) Manual |
| Single-point AF Mode | Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Yes Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes |
| Focus Lock | AE-L/AF-L button Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) |
| Picture Control | Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Nine User-customizable settings |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Trim D-Lighting Color Balance Image Overlay Side-by-Side Comparison Filter Effects Monochrome Red-eye correction |
| Built-in Flash | No |
| External Flash Shoe | Yes |
| External Flash Shoe Type | Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo | Yes |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | Yes |
| Save/Load Camera settings | Yes |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System | Compatibility: Yes |
| Flash Sync Speed | Up to 1/250 |
| X-Sync Speed | Up to 1/250 |
| FP High Speed Sync | Up to 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync (normal) Slow sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
| Flash Control | 1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400 2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens 3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s 4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, SB-800 |
| Flash Sync Terminal | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes |
| Self-timer | Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec. |
| World Time Setting | Yes |
| Date, Time & Daylight Savings Time | Yes |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery |
| AC Adaptor | EH-6 AC Adapter |
| Battery Charger | MH-21 Quick Charger MH-22 Quick Charger |
| Image Comment | Yes Up to 36 characters |
| Voice Memo Function | Yes |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 4,400 shots (CIPA) |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4-20 |
| Supported Languages | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish |
| Supplied Software | Software Suite CD-ROM |
| 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) |
| Warranty | Nikon 1 year limited warranty |