Nikon D3 Brochure & Specs

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Jacqueline MontgomeryAug 25, 2025
What to do if some photos are not displayed during playback on Nikon D3 Digital Camera?
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  Katherine SnyderAug 26, 2025
  If some photos are not displayed during playback on your Nikon Digital Camera, select [All] for [Playback folder].
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Dominique MillsAug 25, 2025
What to do if my Nikon Digital Camera displays turn off without warning?
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  ashley86Aug 25, 2025
  If the displays on your Nikon Digital Camera turn off unexpectedly, try choosing longer delays for Custom Setting c2 ([Auto meter-off delay]) or c4 ([Monitor off delay]).

Nikon D3 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.1 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	FX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	12.87 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW, TIF
Maximum image resolution	4256 x 2832 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	36 x 23.9 mm
Still image resolution(s)	4256 x 2832 3184 x 2120 2128 x 1416 3, 552 x 2, 832 2, 656 x 2, 120 1, 776 x 1, 416 2, 784 x 1, 848 2, 080 x 1, 384 1, 392 x 920
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) points	51
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/250 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Display diagonal	3 \
Vari-angle LCD display	-
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
Magnification	0.7 x
Eye relief	18 mm
Image editing	Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modes	Zoom
Camera playback	Highlights, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product color	Black
Memory slots	2
Compatible memory cards	CF, CF Type II, MicroDrive
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Optical zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
USB version	2.0
Battery life (CIPA standard)	4300 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL