Nikon D3x Specifications

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Product
Name Nikon D3x
Manufacturer Nikon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2008
Release Date 2008-12-01
MSRP 7470 USD
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Camera Type
Camera Type DSLR
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
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Sensor Type CMOS
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Dust on the sensor? Read our Cleaning Guide
Resolution 6048 x 4032 pixels
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Megapixels 24,5 MP (24385536 total pixels)
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Image Processor EXPEED
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Image
ISO Range 100 - 6400
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White Balance Presets 12
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Custom White Balance Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor Yes
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Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
LiveView

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Focus Points 51
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Lens Mount Nikon F

List of all compatible lenses
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Focal Length Multiplier FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3”
Screen dots 920000
Touchscreen No
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Screen Type Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view Yes
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Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism)
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Viewfinder Coverage 100%
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Viewfinder Magnification 0.7×
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Viewfinder Resolution N/A
Photography features
Frames per second 5 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds
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Built-in Flash No
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External Flash Yes
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Self-Timer Yes
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Time-lapse Yes
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Metering Modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot

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Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video Recording No
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Built-in Microphone No
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Built-in Speakers No
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Storage
Memory Card Compact Flash

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Connectivity
HDMI Output Yes
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Microphone Port No
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Headphone Port No
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Wireless No
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Remote Control Yes
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GPS Yes
Optional through GP-1

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GPS SKU GP-1
Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed Yes
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Battery Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a rechargeable battery & charger
Battery SKU EN-EL4a
Battery Life 4400 shots according to CIPA
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Issues with Battery life on Nikon D3x?
Width 160 mm
Height 157 mm
Depth 88 mm
Weight 1260 gram including battery
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