Nikon has announced the D3X, its latest high-resultion professional DSLR. Sporting an imaging sensor with double the number of photosites of the popular D3, the 24.5 megapixel D3x includes similar features such as a 3.0″, 920,000 dot LCD monitor with Live View, 51-point autofocus, EXPEED image processing and HDMI output. To keep up with the demands of stock photography the camera produces 50MB 14-bit RAW files that can be processed to produce 140MB TIFFs. It also supports Nikon’s wireless system and is compatible with Nikon’s new GP-1 GPS unit.
Key features:
Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 24.5 megapixels
Wide sensitivity range starting at ISO 100, ending at ISO 1600
New EXPEED-based image processing, which was designed to minimize noise occurrence, achieves this without interfering with other factors, including hue.
High-speed performance meets the most rigorous professional demand: It delivers a continuous shooting speed of approx. 5 frames per second in FX format (36 x 24) or 5:4 (30 x 24), and 7 frames per second in DX format (24 x 16)*2*3.
Realizing reliable auto control: Scene Recognition System
AF system employing high-density 51-point AF
Superior durability
High-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with approx. 920kÂ-dots (VGA), 170° wide-viewing angle and reinforced glass
Two Live View modes available
Picture Control System: Choose from Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low or Off setting prior to shooting.
Electronic virtual horizon
UDMA-compatible memory card double slot
GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)