Unleashed !! Nikon D3X
December 7 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Digital Camera, Digital SLR, New Gadgets
If the 12 Megapixel resolution of the Nikon D3 just isn’t enough for you (and you have a lot of disposable income), then listen up. Today, Nikon announced the new D3X, which puts a whopping 24.5 full-frame Megapixel CMOS sensor into the D3′s rugged body. Here are the highlights of this Megapixel Monster:Nikon D3X
- 24.5 effective Megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor
- EXPEED image processing system
- Supports all Nikon F-mount lenses; DX-format lenses will have a 1.5x focal length conversion ratio
- Ultra-rugged body resists dust, moisture, and shock; shutter rated to 300,000 cycles
- 3-inch LCD display with 920,000 pixels; live view supported
- Optical viewfinder has 0.7x magnification and 100% coverage
- Full manual controls (obviously)
- ISO range of 100 – 1600, expandable to 50 – 6400 (yes, that’s a lot smaller than on the D3)
- 51-point autofocus system, with 3D subject tracking
- Can shoot continuously at up to 5 fps in FX-format, 7 fps in DX-format
- Numerous RAW formats supported (12-bit, 14-bit, compressed, uncompressed, etc)
- Virtual horizon (from D3) can now be superimposed over live view
- Active D-Lighting improves image contrast as the photo is taken
- 5:4 aspect ratio allows for easy 8 x 10 shooting
- Dual CompactFlash Type II slots (UDMA-enabled)
- HDMI output
- Optional GPS and wireless transmitter
- Uses EN-EL4 or EN-EL4A battery; takes a whopping 4400 shots per charge
- Shipping in December for under $8000
It’s worth a mention that the original D3 isn’t going anywhere — it will continue to be sold.
