Abstract: Nikon D3 and D300 Nikons Latest DSLRs, and a Biased Evaluation of The Differences Between the Nikon and Canon Brands Preamble There are two major brands of 35mm camera in the pro and prosumer camera market – Canon and Nikon. Yes, Pentax, Sony, Olymp...
Abstract: Nikon D3 First Impressions in The Field By James Russell Ive never written a camera review much less a camera comparison. In fact Id rather watch a Dr. Phil marathon than try to scientifically compare cameras, and even if I was capable or so incline...
Abstract: by Mike PasiniDuring a break at my adventure at Dogpatch Studios, the inevitable question was raised. We'd been shooting with D300s all day and found them to be up to every task we tried. So what, we wondered, is the big deal about the D3?A few of us had...
Abstract: The Nikon D3 is a landmark introduced on August 23, 2007. The D3 is Nikons first full-frame DSLR to mimic the old 35mm film format, and surprise number one is that it can crank at 9 FPS. Surprise number two is that its the same price as the D2Xs ($4...
Class-leading high ISO performance and incredibly versatile ISO 100-12,800 sensitivity range, Very good resolution and detail without looking over-processed, Better balanced noise reduction than most; more chroma NR, less luminance NR (film-like grain), I...
No timed mirror lock-up function (could be automatic with self-timer), Focus points somewhat concentrated in the center of the frame, Metering struggles to keep up if you shoot at the very fastest continuous rate (i.e. in manual focus mode at 9fps or 11fp...
When we first saw the D3 before it was officially launched Ill admit there were some raised eyebrows, and the first question was is this a replacement for the D2Hs, the D2X, both or neither?. The truth of course is that its not that simple, and Ni...
Abstract: Unveiled at the end of August, along with the D300 pro-sumer model, Nikons D3 is targeted at press photographers and is the first Nikon DSLR with a full-frame image sensor. Photographers can select from three image areas: FX format (36 x 24mm), DX f...
Full-frame sensor, Well designed, pro-level weather-sealed body, Very low noise, even at extremely high ISOs, Fast
Resolution lags far behind the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Sonys forthcoming 24-megapixel dSLR
Nikons flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture. ...
As it should do, image quality tops the list of the D3’s good points. There’s exceptional detail and resolution, as well as a superb dynamic range. The camera is incredibly fast, with instant power-up and very little shutter lag. The combinati...
The Nikon D3 requires a significant investment, its £2,772.11 price tag highlighting that this is for serious users. That aside, there’s not much even a pro could fault this camera on.
If you’re serious about photography and about having the best kit, the Nikon D3 demands your attention. It’s sophisticated, yet remains fairly straightforward to operate, so the only major decision you have is on whether to commit to this big...
Both of these are professional lenses with the build and optical quality that goes with it. We were fortunate enough to get to try out the D3 and these two lenses for this review, and the combination is truly awesome.The 1Ds Mk III has 21 million pixel...
