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Nikon D3 User Manual

Nikon D3
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e: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and
aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal
exposure in most situations.
This mode is recommended for
snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the
camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
To take
photographs in programmed auto:
1 Select exposure
mode e.
Press the I button
and rotate the main
command dial until e
is displayed in the
viewfinder and top
control panel.
2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
I button
Main command dial
Shutter speed:
1
/320 s
Aperture: f/9

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Nikon D3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.1 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor formatFX
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels12.87 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW, TIF
Maximum image resolution4256 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 adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lockYes
Auto Focus (AF) points51
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed1/250 s
Flash range (wide)- m
Display diagonal3 \
Vari-angle LCD display-
Display resolution (numeric)921000 pixels
Magnification0.7 x
Eye relief18 mm
Image editingTrimming
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modesZoom
Camera playbackHighlights, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product colorBlack
Memory slots2
Compatible memory cardsCF, CF Type II, MicroDrive
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Light exposure modesAperture 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 typeBayonet
Lens mount interfaceNikon F
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
USB version2.0
Battery life (CIPA standard)4300 shots
Number of batteries supported1
HD typeNot supported
Maximum video resolution- pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth87.5 mm
Width159.5 mm
Height157 mm
Weight1240 g

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