Nikon D3X User's Manual
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1. At the heart of the image Lens AF S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f 2 8G ED Image quality 14 bit RAW NEF Exposure M mode 1 250 second 8 White balance Color Temp 4550k Sensitivity ISO 100 Picture Control Standard O Frank P Wartenberg Lens AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED Image quality 14 bit RAW NEF Exposure M mode 1 125 second f 10 White balance Flash Sensitivity ISO 100 Picture Control Standard Frank P Wartenberg Lens AF S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f 2 8G ED Image quality 14 bit RAW NEF Exposure M mode 1 60 second f 8 White balance Color Temp 4760k Sensitivity ISO 100 Picture Control Portrait Frank P Wartenberg Lens PC E Micro NIKKOR 85mm 1 2 8D Image quality 14 bit RAW Lens PC E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f 2 8D Image quality 14 bit RAW NEF Exposure M mode 1 60 second f 32 White balance Auto NEF Exposure M mode 1 60 second 32 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO 100 Picture Control Standard Sensitivity ISO 100 Picture Control Standard O Kenji Aoki O Kenji Aoki ably T PF d HH f n E dii 800 m j T Ae En 2 x r F ra m iE i L UU Es x k i a E gt 4 gt T F T A2. 005 pixel RGB sensor i TTL balanced fill flash and standard i TTL fill flash available with SB 900 800 600 or 400 2 Auto aperture AA Available with SB 900 800 and CPU lens 3 Non TTL auto A Available with SB 900 800 28 27 or 22s A Range priority manual GN Available with SB 900 and 800 Flash Sync Modes 1 Front curtain sync normal 2 Slow sync 3 Rear curtain sync 4 Red eye reduction 5 Red eye reduction with slow sync Flash ready Indicator Lights when Speedlight such as SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 SB 80DX SB 28DX or SB 50DX is fully charged blinks after flash is fired at full output Accessory Shoe ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Sync Terminal 150 519 sync terminal with locking thread Nikon Creative Lighting With Speedlights such as SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB R200 SU 800 commander only System CLS supports Advanced Wireless Lighting Auto FP High Speed Sync Flash Color Information Communication modeling flash and FV lock White Balance White Balance e Auto TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1 005 pixel RGB sensor e Seven manual modes can be preset with fine tuning color temperature setting white balance bracketing 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1 2 or 3 Live View Modes Handheld mode TTL phase detection AF with 51 focus areas 15 cross type sensors Tripod mode Contrast detect AF on a desired point within a specific
3. area Monitor LCD Monitor 3 in approx 920k dot VGA 170 degree wide viewing angle 100 frame coverage low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Playback Playback Function Full frame and thumbnail 4 or 9 images playback with playback zoom slide show histogram display highlight display auto image rotation image comment up to 36 characters and voice memo input and playback Interface USB Hi Speed USB Video Output NTSC or PAL simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available HDMI Output Type A connector is provided as HDMI output terminal simultaneous playback from both the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available 10 pin Remote Terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control GPS Unit GP 1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA 0183 version 2 01 and 3 01 requires optional GPS Adapter Cord MC 35 and cable with D sub 9 pin connector Supported Languages Supported Languages Chinese Simplified and Traditional Dutch English Finnish French German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Power Source Battery One Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4a EL4 Quick Charger MH 22 MH 21 AC Adapter AC Adapter EH 6 optional Tripod Socket Tripod Socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions Weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 159 5 x 157 x 87 5 mm 6 3 x 6 2 x 3 4 in Weight Approx 1
4. camera on my safari in Kenya was at first skeptical But my reservations disappeared soon after handled this camera The D3X maintains the incredible ergonomic design ease of menu choices and fantastic high resolution rear LCD as the D3 but the most important addition is its 24 5 megapixel FX format sensor This translates into detail detail and more detail An incredible amount of information lies in each full frame image but 24 5 megapixels also mean that photographs can be cropped into panoramic formats and still retain amazing detail On this trip carried an assortment of lenses but relied heavily on my two favorite safari lenses the Nature and wildlife U S A e m AF S NIKKOR 500mm f 4G ED VR and the AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 200 400mm f 4G IF ED The D3X worked extremely well with each lens despite all the difficult shooting scenarios that a safari can present With the D3X get Nikon s exceptional handling fast autofocus and an increased dynamic range as well as 5 frames per second in FX format and 7 frames per second in 10 megapixel DX crop format Combine these features with extreme resolution and NIKKOR optics and know l Il be able to get the pictures want was greatly impressed with the D3X From landscape to wildlife the versatility of the camera is truly amazing John Shaw 4 Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3X Specifications Type Type Single lens reflex
5. clients expect and your reputation deserves Nikon s EXPEED processing system is much more than a mere label or processing chip component The EXPEED at work in the D3X is designed specifically to meet the requirements of a 24 5 megapixel sensor The results will exceed the expectations of any photographer whose work requires extreme resolution rich tonal gradation outstanding color accuracy and remarkable detail Commercial and fine art photographers will immediately see that the D3X cuts corners e Nikon s EXPEED image processing system utilizing a supremely powerful CPU with 16 bit image processing eFaithful pleasingly saturated color throughout the palette with smooth tonal gradations even in highlights e Fast and efficient processing speed 21 P um wawa ir mm k a Not every subject poses for the camera Whether it s on the catwalk in the studio or roaming in the wild The logic is simple a camera that functions naturally in your hands allows creative work to flow The D3X features photographers must capture their subject beautifully and accurately With its 51 individually selectable AF points Nikon s world renowned ergonomics placement of controls and intuitive menu systems to help you follow your the D3X autofocus system is the same as the acclaimed Nikon D3 which has become the preferred choice of so instincts instead of interrupting your flow to adjust settings or scroll through menus Every texture and control ha
6. la rj i E Thy j 4 Lens AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm En E E J f 2 8G ED Image quality 14 bit RAW NEF Exposure mode 1 200 second 1 10 White a EL balance Auto Sensitivity ISO s 100 Picture Control Standard i 3 O Tim Andrew qi m 3 k lt k Pe PR i m JA Lens AF S VR Nikkor 200mm f 2G IF ED Image quality 12 bit RAW NEF Exposure M mode 1 80 second f 2 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO 800 Picture Control Standard O Tim Andrew Lens AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED Image quality 12 bit RAW NEF Exposure M mode 1 50 second f 13 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO 100 Picture Control Standard O Tim Andrew agg wn ml itu I R I j i F Fh Em i m z i fl 1 F i PUE es JS at ET i Y a M or m 2 i ATE 8 ome MA ud 1 95 RUN E TE n 1 M 1f T pu n ps Ei Au is d E FEY i 28 7 4 ur 9 i 1 RCE ri 1 E Lens AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm 1 2 8G ED Image quality 14 bit RAW NEF Exposure A mode 1 100 second f 5 6 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO 100 Picture Control Landscape John Shaw THE WORLD IS Extreme resolution photography once meant a sacrifice in mobility ver
7. 220 g 2 Ib 11 oz without battery memory card body cap or accessory shoe cover Operating Environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Under 85 no condensation Accessories Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4a Quick Charger MH 22 USB Cable UC E4 Audio Video Cable EG D2 Camera Strap AN D3X Body Cap BF 1A Accessory Shoe Cover BS 2 Eyepiece DK 17 Battery Chamber Cover BL 4 USB Cable Clip Software Suite CD ROM Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area Main Optional Accessories Wireless Transmitter WT 4 4A Magnifying Eyepiece DK 17M AC Adapter EH 6 Capture NX2 Software Camera Control Pro 2 Software Image Authentication Software Note Approx 0 04 second shutter release time lag extends to approx 0 05 second when VR is on or used together with either AF S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8G IF ED or AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80 400mm f 4 5 5 6D ED Release time lag becomes approx 0 06 second 14 bit A D conversion mode Based on CIPA Guideline and in 12 bit A D conversion mode Based on CIPA Guideline e CompactFlash and Extreme are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Ta d y Sa STE Specifications and equipment are subjec
8. al plane shutter Speed 1 8 000 to 30 s in steps of 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV Bulb Flash Sync Speed X 1 250 s flash synchronization at up to 1 250 s Release Release Modes 1 Single frame S mode 2 Continuous Low speed CL mode 3 Continuous High speed CH mode 4 Live View LV mode 5 Self timer mode 6 Mirror up mode Frame Advance Rate e DX format 24 x 16 Up to 5 fps CL or 5 to 7 fps CH e Other image areas Up to 5 fps Self timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2 5 10 or 20 s Exposure Metering TTL full aperture exposure metering using 1 005 pixel RGB sensor Metering System 1 3D Color Matrix Metering II type G and D lenses Color Matrix Metering Il other CPU lenses Color Matrix Metering non CPU lenses if user provides lens data 2 Center Weighted Weight of 75 given to 12 mm circle in center of frame diameter of circle can be changed to 8 15 or 20 mm or weighting can be based on average of entire frame non CPU lenses use 12 mm circle or average of entire frame 3 Spot Meters 4 mm circle about 1 5 of frame centered on selected focus point on center focus point when non CPU lens is used Metering Range 1 0 to 20 EV Matrix or Center Weighted Metering 2 2 to 20 EV Spot Metering ISO 100 equivalent f 1 4 lens at 20 C 68 F Exposure Meter Coupling Combined CPU and Al Exposure Modes 1 Programmed Auto P with flexible program 2 Shut
9. digital camera Lens Mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Picture Angle Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length 1 5 times when DX format is selected Effective Pixels Effective Pixels 24 5 million Image Sensor Image Sensor CMOS sensor 35 9 x 24 0 mm Nikon FX format Total Pixels 25 72 million Dust reduction System Image Dust Off reference data optional Capture NX 2 software required Storage Image Size pixels Image area L M FX format 36 x 24 6 048 x 4 032 4 544 x 3 024 3 024 x 2 016 DX format 24 x 16 3 968 x 2 640 2 976 x 1 976 1 984 x 1 320 5 4 30 x 24 9 056 x 4 032 3 92 x 3 024 2 528 x 2 016 File Format 1 NEF RAW 12 or 14 bit lossless compressed compressed or uncompressed 2 TIFF RGB 3 JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression Size priority Optimal quality compression available 4 NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control System Four setting options Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome each option can be adjusted Storage Media CompactFlash 1 11 compliant with UDMA Microdrives Double Slot Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF RAW and JPEG images File System Compliant with DCF 2 0 DPOF Ex
10. if 2 21 and PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder SLR type with fixed eye level pentaprism Diopter Adjustment 3to 1 Eyepoint 18 mm 1 0 Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen Frame Coverage Approx 10096 vertical horizontal in FX format approx 9796 vertical horizontal in DX format approx 10096 vertical and approx 9796 horizontal in 5 4 Magnification Approx 0 7x 50mm f 1 4 lens at infinity 1 0 m Reflex Mirror Quick return type Depth of field Preview When CPU lens is attached lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user A and M modes or value selected by camera P and S modes Lens Aperture Instant return type with depth of field preview button Lens Compatible Lenses 1 Type G or D AF Nikkor All functions supported 2 DX AF Nikkor All functions supported except FX format 36x24 5 4 30x24 image size 3 AF Nikkor other than type G or D All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering Il Al P Nikkor All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering ll 5 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 1 X Nikkor lenses cannot be used 2 Excluding AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical travel foc
11. ories are cumbersome and require numerous tedious adjustments For me however the biggest surprise of the D3X was the image quality As a studio still life photographer making my living with expensive medium format digital equipment was skeptical about what any D SLR could deliver At the beginning was certain that the D3X images would be vastly inferior to the medium format The price difference alone between these two systems should be enough to explain the quality difference thought It did not take long to discover that my presumptions were completely wrong The image quality of the D3X is far better than anticipated it would not be an exaggeration to say it was fifty times better than my expectations The resolution is impressive and the bokeh reproduction is spectacular especially when using the PC E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f 2 8D Another benefit see is the D3X s ability to focus sharply with wide angle lenses in ways that are simply impossible with the medium format With all of these benefits am certain that the D3X will make a big splash in the studio photography world Kenji Aoki Still life Japan Four of the world s top professional photographers worked with the D3X on a variety of assignments The D3X s control layout is virtually identical to my trusted Nikon D3 which means that know exactly where everything is and how it works so can get on with the job H
12. oting with a D3X opens the door to a range of creative opportunities that only Nikon can offer The Nikon Total Imaging System backed up by the Nikon Professional Services NPS network is there to help you realize your vision or even stimulate new ones e Compatible with the extensive NIKKOR lens range including fisheye ultra wide angle zoom telephoto super telephoto micro and PC lenses e Nano crystal coating on NIKKOR lenses for spectacular clarity as well as minimized ghost and flare effects during harsh lighting e NIKKOR Vibration Reduction to effectively compensate for blur caused by camera shake eThe industry leading Nikon Creative Lighting System including portable and versatile Nikon Speedlights e Wireless Transmission GPS input HDMI output interfaces eA comprehensive suite of workflow software to manage edit control and authenticate your important files These services are for NPS members 25 D3X On Assignment For studio shooting the D3X s resolution is amazing rivaling digital medium format camera offerings Tonal gradation is very smooth and even and s QE shooting difficult for fashion photographers are now diminished significantly The fast autofocus and incredible frame rate also gave me the chance to catch the color rendering is perfect for fashion and beauty It is always thrilling for me to see the range of colors in the perfect moment in ways that a medium forma
13. owever the huge increase in resolution and detail is immediately apparent when reviewing the image on the rear LCD It was later on a computer monitor that discovered image information that simply couldn t see with my own eyes at the time Looking at my files suddenly realized that I ve got the image quality of a medium format camera in the familiar and ergonomic form of a 35mm D SLR can use my huge range of NIKKOR lenses including many zooms and VR optics at focal lengths not available with medium format systems can also use all my Nikon Speedlights and other accessories rm LJ S T F bu GIUGIARO Nikon Working fast as time was tight completed the static shots and switched to 12 bit mode for the action shots had to keep reminding myself that this was a 24 5 megapixel camera and that was able to shoot 5 frames per second which was essential to catch that magic moment in the Turin traffic Later was shooting action shots at night wide open at f 2 0 with the AF S VR Nikkor 200mm f 2G IF ED at ISO 800 and ISO 1600 Despite the challenging conditions the shots were full of crisp detail accurate color and incredible tonal gradation The D3X is a camera could walk around with all day tackling any subject without worrying about bad weather or poor light It makes a perfect companion to my D3 Tim Andrew Cars UK When Nikon asked me to take a D3X
14. s many of the world s leading sports and news photographers by delivering tack sharp images even when shooting been meticulously designed to maintain your momentum and remain comfortable in your hands for as long as it moving low contrast or poorly lit subjects takes to complete the assignment e51 AF points to track and capture both moving and stationary subjects 15 cross type AF sensors that work with any NIKKOR lens f 5 6 or faster e Versatile AF area modes Single point AF Dynamic area AF and Auto area AF 22 23 COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION Spectacular images can be found far beyond the controlled confines of the studio Unlike less robust 36x24mm D SLRs or more cumbersome medium format equipment the D3X was designed to be at home both on the set and on location Its performance tested body is similar to the world renowned D3 which has proven that it can withstand the worst of what the world s leading news photographers can throw at it Wherever you are the D3X delivers studio quality images in an agile body that can withstand the elements eRugged magnesium alloy construction eComprehensive protection against moisture dust and even electromagnetic interference e A shutter unit tested inside the camera to exceed 300 000 cycles e A self diagnostic shutter monitor for more consistent and assured performance accuracy 24 CREATIVE FREEDOM Whether it s the world renowned NIKKOR lenses or the industry leading Speedlight system sho
15. satility and spontaneity Now the Nikon D3X builds upon the world renowned D3 merging 24 5 megapixels of imaging performance with the speed and handling characteristics that today s photography demands exquisite detail and tonal range in an ergonomically superior digital SLR body with comprehensive protection against dust moisture and electromagnetic interference Work within ISO 100 and ISO 1600 for spectacularly clean and sharp images even in harsh conditions The D3X s intuitive layout makes it easier to respond instantly to rapidly changing situations With Nikon s Total Imaging System on their side demanding photographers can better realize their vision using the comprehensive range of renowned NIKKOR lenses and the incomparable Creative Lighting System to adapt to any assignment or shooting situation That s creative freedom With the D3X the world is your studio Nikon Dak E QUAL WB YOUR STUDIO e Nikon FX format CMOS image sensor with 24 5 effective megapixels Exceptional noise control from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 e Near instantaneous shutter release time lag of approx 0 04 seconds based on CIPA Guideline 5 frames per second continuous shooting in FX format and 7 fps in DX crop mode up to 130 frames 51 point Multi CAM 3500FX autofocus system Scene Recognition System for more accurate AF AE and AWB results Active D Lighting for complete control over highlight and shadow detail Picture Control Standard Vivid Neu
16. t camera could not One of the biggest my mind realized in the advantages however is final result and the D3X did exactly that This camera really impressed me during our beach shoot The beautiful tonal gradation allowed me to experiment freely in difficult light without worrying about losing detail in the brightest and darkest areas As shot that day realized that with this D3X the challenges of harsh contrast backlighting and sudden lighting and weather changes that once made location Frank P Wartenberg the incredible versatility in every kind of weather Even when shooting in the rain the D3X s brilliant autofocus was always sharp and precise and the camera s agility and rugged build made it much easier to handle than medium format camera matter what the conditions were hot sun strong wind or even hard rain the Nikon D3X performed Fashion Germany Li E ue Studio work is a game of millimeters the slightest move can dramatically change an image and ruin what you have envisioned The D3X gives me the mobility of a 35mm D SLR which opens up completely new opportunities for photographers in my line of work Without being restrained by a camera stand commercial and product photographers can now handhold the camera to freely seek an ideal perspective This can save hours of setup time as medium format stands and access
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18. ter Priority Auto S 3 Aperture Priority Auto A 4 Manual M Exposure Compensation 5 EV in increments of 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV Exposure Lock Exposure locked at detected value with AE L AF L button Exposure Bracketing Exposure and or flash bracketing 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 EV Sensitivity ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV can be set to approx 0 3 0 5 0 7 or 1 EV ISO 50 equivalent below ISO 100 or to approx 0 3 0 5 0 7 1 or 2 EV ISO 6400 equivalent over ISO 1600 Active D Lighting Can be selected from Auto Extra high High Normal Low or Off Focus Autofocus Nikon Multi CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection 51 focus points including 15 cross type sensors AF fine tuning possible Detection Range 1 to 19 EV ISO 100 at 20 C 68 F Lens Servo 1 Autofocus Single servo AF S Continuous servo AF C Focus Tracking automatically activated according to subject status 2 Manual focus M with electronic rangefinder Focus Point Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points AF Area Mode 1 Single point AF 2 Dynamic area AF number of AF points 9 21 51 51 3D Tracking 3 Auto area AF Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE L AF L button or by pressing shutter release button halfway Single point AF in AF S Flash Flash Control 1 TTL flash control with 1
19. tral and Monochrome Landscape Portrait D2X Modes Il and Ill are available free via download Live View mode for shooting handheld and with a tripod High resolution approx 920k dots 3 inch VGA size LCD monitor with tempered glass Durable lightweight magnesium alloy construction and comprehensive weather sealing against dust and moisture Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx 4 400 frames on a single battery charge based on CIPA Guideline Compatibility with the Nikon Total Imaging System 12 6 A D conversion mode Using EN EL4a lithium ion battery at Single frame S mode 19 j Sie Pere EXQUISITE DETAILS The sensor s 24 5 megapixels are only the beginning No matter how you shoot tightly controlled or on the fly the camera s phenomenally wide dynamic range retains subtlety of shadow and highlight detail that contributes to breathtaking image fidelity which can make the difference between good pictures and exceptional ones e Fast 14 bit conversion incorporated onto the image sensor for high signal to noise ratio and low power consumption e 24 5 megapixels each pixel specially designed to carry larger electrical charges for outstanding light transmission properties delivering a wider dynamic range e Exclusive low pass filter with multi layer coating for pristine resolution and minimized moir 20 IMAGES WITH THE X FACTOR Images with the X factor are what your
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