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General| Camera type | SLR Camera Body |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image stabilizer | No |
| Total megapixels | 25.72 MP |
| Image sensor size | - \ |
| Image formats supported | JPG, NEF, RAW, TIF |
| Maximum image resolution | 6048 x 4032 pixels |
| Image sensor size (W x H) | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Still image resolution(s) | FX: (L) 6048 x 4032 (M) 4544 x 3024 (S) 3024 x 2016 5:4 (30 x 24): (L) 5056 x 4032 (M) 3792 x 3024 (S) 2528 x 2016 DX: (L) 3968 x 2640 (M) 2976 x 1976 (S) 1984 x 1320 |
| Digital zoom | - x |
| Mounting type | Bayonet |
| Focal length range | - mm |
| Lens mount interface | Nikon F |
| Minimum aperture number | - |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) points | 51 |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
| Display diagonal | 3 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 921000 pixels |
| Magnification | 0.7 x |
| Viewfinder type | Optical |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Image editing | Rotating, Trimming |
| Photo effects | Neutral, Vivid |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade |
| Camera playback | Highlights, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails |
| Self-timer delay | 2, 5, 10, 20 s |
| Languages support | CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE |
| Camera file system | DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21 |
| Product color | Black |
| Battery type | EN-EL4/EN-EL4a |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 4400 shots |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash sync-speed | 1/250 s |
| Flash range (wide) | - m |
| Memory slots | 2 |
| Internal memory | - MB |
| Compatible memory cards | CF, CF Type II, MicroDrive |
| Light metering | Spot |
| ISO sensitivity | 50, 100, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 6400 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Light exposure correction | ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 30 s |
| Audio formats supported | WAV |
| HD type | Not supported |
| Maximum video resolution | - pixels |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 87.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 159.5 mm |
| Height | 157 mm |
| Weight | 1220 g |
Follow step-by-step instructions for a quick start with the D3X camera.
Details the camera's supported image quality options, including NEF (RAW) and JPEG.
Explains focus modes: Single-servo AF, Continuous-servo AF, and Manual focus.
Explains how to take pictures in CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes.
Sets ISO sensitivity to values between 100 and 1600 in 1/3 EV steps, with extended ranges.
Automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity for optimal exposure when user-selected exposure is insufficient.
Explains metering methods and details four exposure modes: P, S, A, M.
Locks shutter speed, aperture, or autoexposure settings to maintain composition or exposure.
Alters exposure from camera suggestion to make pictures brighter or darker, adjustable via command dial.
Offers three bracketing types: exposure, flash, and white balance bracketing.
Compensates for light source color variations or introduces deliberate color cast using amber-blue axis.
Nikon's system for adjusting image processing settings like sharpening, contrast, and hue.
Modifies and saves Nikon Picture Controls as custom presets for personalized image styles.
Preserves highlight and shadow details, creating natural contrast in high contrast scenes.
Allows customization of camera settings divided into groups: Autofocus, Metering, Timers, Shooting, Bracketing, Controls.
Lists common camera problems, error messages, and their solutions with corresponding page numbers.
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