Nikon D3 12.1 Megapixel Start Price USD 1,500.00 Current Price USD 3,150.00 Time Left - Bid Count 12 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 18, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 23, 2008 Location Crestwood, IL See more about 'Nikon D3 12.1 Megapixel' Description You are Bidding on a Brand New NIKON D3 Very Important Please Read Below information fully before bidding!!!   The Nikon D3 Professional SLR Digital Camera features the exclusive FX-format CMOS sensor, measuring 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of a 35mm film frame - thereby eliminating any significant crop factor or focal length multiplier. Images taken with the D3 exhibit exceptional overall quality, broad tonal range and depth, along with extremely low-noise throughout its normal ISO range of 200 to 6400. Furthermore, by setting the camera to its built-in options of Lo-1 or Hi-2, the ISO range of the camera can be expanded to the equivalent of ISO 100 or ISO 25,600 respectively, offering unmatched versatility in practically any shooting situation.   Key Features                              1  nikon d3 Body material Magnesium alloy Sensor  • 36 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor • FX format • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter • 12.9 million total pixels • 12.1 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio Image processor  Nikon EXPEED A/D conversion  14 bit Image sizes (FX format)  • 4256 x 2832 [L; 12.1 MP] • 3184 x 2120 [M; 6.8 MP] • 2128 x 1416 [S; 3.0 MP] Image sizes (DX format)  • 2784 x 1848 [L; 5.1 MP] • 2080 x 1384 [M; 2.9 MP] • 1392 x 920 [S; 1.3 MP]] Image sizes (5:4 format)  • 3552 x 2832 [L; 10.0 MP] • 2656 x 2120 [M; 5.6 MP] • 1776 x 1416 [S; 2.5 MP] File formats  • NEF (12-bit or 14-bit, compressed or lossless compressed RAW) • NEF + JPEG • TIFF • JPEG (EXIF 2.21) NEF compression  • Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80% • Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60% Lens mount • Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts • No field of view crop (full-frame) • When using DX lenses / DX mode 1.5x FOV crop Usable lenses • Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported • DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size • AF NIKKOR other than type G or D: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II • AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II • Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data * IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used * Excluding lenses for F3AF   Auto Focus • 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) • Multi-CAM 3500FX • AF working range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, normal temperature) • Contrast Detect in Live View (Tripod) mode Lens Servo • Single Servo AF [S] • Continuous Servo AF [C] • Manual focus [M] • Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF Focus Point  • Single point from 51 or 11 focus points • Liveview (Tripod mode): Contrast AF on a desired point anywhere within frame AF Area Mode  • Single point AF • Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)] • Automatic-area AF   Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button   AF assist External Speedlite only Exposure modes • Program Auto [P] with flexible program • Shutter-Priority Auto [S] • Aperture-Priority Auto [A] • Manual [M] Metering  TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor • 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed) • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8, 15, or 20 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame • Spot: Meters approx. 4 mm dia. circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)   Metering range • 3D Color Matrix Metering: 0 to 20 EV • Center-Weighted Metering: 0 to 20 EV • Spot Metering: 2 to 20 EV • At normal temperature (20°C/68°F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens Meter coupling CPU and AI Exposure lock Locked using AE-L/AF-L button Exposure bracketing • 2 to 9 frames • 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps   Exposure compen. • +/-5.0 EV • 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps Sensitivity  • Default: ISO 200 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps • Boost: 100 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, HI2 = ISO 25600   Shutter • Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter • 30 to 1/8000 sec (1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps) • Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec • Bulb DOF Preview • Stop-down lens aperture by pressing button • Activates modelling flash White balance • Auto (1005-pixel CCD, image sensor) • Presets (seven) with fine tuning • Manual presets (four) • Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps) • White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames, 10,20,30 MIRED steps) Picture Control  • Standard • Neutral • Vivid • Monochrome Image parameters  • Sharpening: Auto, 7 levels • Contrast: Auto, 5 levels, Custom tone curve • Brightness: 3 levels • Saturation: Auto, 5 levels • Hue: 5 levels Color space  • sRGB (Standard and Vivid modes) • Adobe RGB (Neutral mode) Viewfinder  • Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism • Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1) • Eyepoint: 18 mm (at -1.0m-1) • Focusing screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen • Frame coverage 100% • Viewfinder magnification approx 0.7x with 50 mm f/1.4 lens Focusing screen  • B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen II • Superimposed focus brackets • On-demand grid lines LCD monitor  • 3.0 " TFT LCD • 922,000 pixels (VGA; 640 x 480 x 3 colors) • 170° viewing angle • Brightness adjustment LCD Liveview  • Handheld mode: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors) • Tripod mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area   Shooting modes • Single frame • Continuous Low [CL]: 1 - 9 fps • Continuous High [CH]: 9 fps (9 - 11 fps with DX format) • Liveview [LV] • Self-Timer (programmable) • Mirror-up mode Continuous buffer  • JPEG Large/Normal: 64 shots (at 9 fps) • RAW: no data yet Self-timer • 2 to 20 sec custom Flash control  •TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-800, 600 or 400 • AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-800 used with CPU lens • Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S • Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-800   Flash Sync Mode • Front-curtain Sync (normal) • Red-Eye Reduction • Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync • Slow Sync • Rear-curtain Sync Flash Accessory Shoe ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided   Flash Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided Flash compensation • -3 to +1 EV • 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps Creative Lighting System  With Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock   Orientation sensor Tags images with camera orientation Playback mode • Full frame • Thumbnail (4 or 9 images) • One-touch zoom • Slideshow • RGB histogram • Shooting data • Highlight point • Auto image rotation Languages  • Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) • Dutch • English • Finnish • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Polish • Portuguese • Russian • Spanish • Swedish   Custom functions  ? custom functions Connectivity • USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Mini-B connector • HDMI video out (version 1.3a, Type A connector) • Remote control 10-pin terminal • PC Sync flash terminal   10-pin terminal  • GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) • Remote control: via 10-pin terminal   Communications  FTP and PTP/IP file transfer with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (IEEE 802.11 b/g) Storage • Dual Compact Flash Type I or II • Dual modes: overflow, back-up, RAW on 1 / JPEG on 2, copy • UDMA, Microdrive and FAT32 supported • 36 characters of text can be input and stored in EXIF header   Power  • Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a/EL4 • Included dual battery charger MH-22 • Optional AC adapter EH-6 Battery monitoring  The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the battery: • Remaining charge (%) • No. of shots taken since last charge • Battery life (5 stages) Dimensions  160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in) Weight (no batt)  1240 g (2.7 lb) Operating environment  Temperature: 0 - 40 °C / 32 - 104 °F, Humidity: under 85% (no condensation) accessories Box contents Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-D3, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, Software Suite CD-ROM. Nikon 16-85mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6G ED-VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens. USA MODEL AND International WARRANTY.   Ø  All sales are final I will not retract any bids at the last day (so don’t even waste your time or mine).  Ø  Payments must be made no later than 24 hours after bid is over Ø  I accept PayPal and only ship to the confirmed address Ø  No exchanges or refunds Ø  If you don’t have the money please don’t bid!!!!!!! Ø  Item will not be shipped until payment is confirmed and cleared!!!!!! Ø  Please allow 12 to 14 days for shipping!!!!! Ø  I will provide a tracking number   Frequently asked Questions and answers: 1.    Q: How come the products are so low? A: It is an introductory rate they will go up: so take the opportunity to bid now. 2.    Q: Why am I selling (this item)? A: it is a business of providing to me? I sell affordable cameras for people who need or want them. 3.    Q: Do I ship to different countries?  A: I most certainly do and will, but you will be responsible for any extra shipping fees. Circumstances at which I encourage you not to bid: 1.    If you don’t have the money please don’t bid. 2.    Have heavy trust issues (because I have history that shows me to be trustworthy) 3.    Think this could be a scam (because I don’t have time for scams). * Also, I don’t mind questions but please don’t ask me a bunch of nonsense questions to see if I am real or not. I will be more than happy to answer any questions up to the final 12 hrs of the bidding (even though they should be asked before) that have to deal with the specifications of my product and most could be answered by just reading the product listing.                                      *This is a scam free item. I am a scam free seller, If you can’t tell by the realness in my listing and the positive feed back in my profile. 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