Nikon D3 digital camera specifications

	Nikon D3
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Format	SLR
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Max resolution	4256 x 2832
Low resolution	3184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
Image ratio w:h	3:2, 5:4
Effective pixels	12.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	12.9 million
Sensor size	36 x 24 mm
Sensor type	CMOS
Colour filter array	RGB
Sensor manufacturer	Unknown
ISO rating	200 - 6400 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (100 - 25600 with boost)
Zoom wide (W)	n/a
Zoom tele (T)	n/a
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes
Auto focus type	Nikon Multi-CAM3500 FX
Normal focus range	n/a
Macro focus range	n/a
White balance override	6 positions, plus manual preset and Kelvin
Aperture range	n/a
Min shutter	30 sec + Bulb
Max shutter	1/8000 sec
Built-in Flash	No
Flash guide no.
External flash	Yes, hot-shoe plus sync connector
Flash modes	Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Exposure compensation	-5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Metering	3D Matrix metering II, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier	1
Lens thread	Nikkor AF / F-mount, D-Type
Continuous Drive	Yes, 9 fps @ 12 mp, 11 fps @ 5 mp
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes
Self-timer	2 to 20 sec
Timelapse recording	Yes
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	RAW, TIFF
Compressed format	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder	TTL
LCD	3.0 "
LCD Pixels	922,000
Video out	Yes
USB	Yes, 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394)	No
Battery / Charger	Yes
Battery	Nikon EN-EL4a Lithium-Ion battery
Weight (inc. batteries)	1300 g (45.9 oz)
Dimensions	160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.5 in)
Notes	First Nikon full-frame, still supports DX lenses (crops)
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