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Summary
Review summaries for Nikon D3 from expert digital camera reviewers.
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PopPhoto
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Kenrockwell.com
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TechRadar.com
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*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Nikon D3
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applying any of the modifications to an image results in the creation of a new image; your original is always left untouched."
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Imaging-Resource
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Unparalleled ISO performance"
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exceptional color and image quality"
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unprecedented high ISO performance"
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DigitalCameraReview
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we can't tell you how acceptable the noise was in those images -- impossible to take otherwise -- shot at the D3's maximum ISO of 25,600."
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All we can say is that this camera lets you take photos that were once unthinkable, such as capturing detail inside a dimly lit Buddist temple at 1/250 sec and f/8, or freezing a ballet dancer in flight without blinding her with flash."
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PopPhoto
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The D3 handles highlights well and has great dynamic range which is especially evident in the shot of red tomatoes"
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The ISO performance improvement alone makes the D3 a hugely tempting proposition"
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Cnet.com
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very good ISO 1600 images and usable ISO 3200 images"
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As a result, “lost highlights” and are well compensated while maintaining proper contrast"
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Photo.net
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I can get good color rendition in any crappy lighting, even under orange high-pressure sodium street lights, due to the astoundingly large range of accommodation of the manual PREset (gray card) white balance."
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great color"
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I can get good color rendition in any crappy lighting, even under orange high-pressure sodium street lights, due to the astoundingly large range of accommodation of the manual PREset (gray card) white balance"
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Kenrockwell.com
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excellent focus discrimination when focusing manually"
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the fastest shutter response of any Nikon digital SLR camera to date, a scant 37 milliseconds."
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Combined with the fast shutter and new EXPEED processor, the Nikon D3 is capable of capturing 9 frames per second."
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Imaging-Resource
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Focus acquisition is stunningly quick with a variety of Nikon AF lenses"
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wide angle users will find the camera appealing since their lenses will shoot at their true wide angle focal length, allowing them to get close to large subjects and still keep most of the subject in the frame"
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"full frame" 12.1 megapixel sensor that is nearly identical in size to 35mm film"
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DigitalCameraReview
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Excellent resolution rating"
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Most impressive, in our experience, was how the AF locked onto dimly lit objects"
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a new shutter, made of a Kevlar/carbon-fiber composite, leads the DSLR pack with its 300,000-cycle rating."
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PopPhoto
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a camera that features enough resolution, speed and image quality to make it perfect for almost all kinds of photographers"
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Cnet.com
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Nikon has some algorithm to compress the highlight data such that the difference is not easily detectable by human vision"
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The D3 has a large and bright viewfinder that shows 100% of the image"
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full frame sensor"
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Photo.net
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The dummy auto AF-area selector mode (white rectangle on the selector) works great"
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I've never seen a better finder than the one in my D3"
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Wider Angles Than Any Other Pro DSLR System"
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Kenrockwell.com
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The camera has a 3-inch, 920,000 pixel VGA monitor that may be used for image composition and shooting as well as review"
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DigitalCameraReview
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the white balance icons are too small, though, and not so easy to see in bad light."
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TechRadar.com
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Photo.net
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It's big, bright and sharp"
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the larger 3" LCD screen is nice"
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The D3 needs an additional menu option labeled "Deactivate Auto ISO during Manual Exposure?""
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Kenrockwell.com
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Imaging-Resource
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applying any of the modifications to an image results in the creation of a new image; your original is always left untouched."
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DigitalCameraReview
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exceptional color and image quality"
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PopPhoto
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All we can say is that this camera lets you take photos that were once unthinkable, such as capturing detail inside a dimly lit Buddist temple at 1/250 sec and f/8, or freezing a ballet dancer in flight without blinding her with flash."
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we can't tell you how acceptable the noise was in those images -- impossible to take otherwise -- shot at the D3's maximum ISO of 25,600."
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Photo.net
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As a result, “lost highlights” and are well compensated while maintaining proper contrast"
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Photo.net
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Also, strict sealing with O-rings at
effectively resists dust and moisture"
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very solid build"
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For news and sports feature can be quite helpful"
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Kenrockwell.com
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The Nikon D3 is the best camera ever made by Nikon"
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The Nikon D3 is the first digital Nikon to use the full 24x36mm image area of traditional 35mm still film"
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color
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DigitalCameraReview
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Color is accurate and pleasing at the default "standard" setting"
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Cnet.com
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The D3 handles highlights well and has great dynamic range which is especially evident in the shot of red tomatoes"
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Kenrockwell.com
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I can get good color rendition in any crappy lighting, even under orange high-pressure sodium street lights, due to the astoundingly large range of accommodation of the manual PREset (gray card) white balance."
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great color"
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I can get good color rendition in any crappy lighting, even under orange high-pressure sodium street lights, due to the astoundingly large range of accommodation of the manual PREset (gray card) white balance"
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lcd
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DigitalCameraReview
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The camera has a 3-inch, 920,000 pixel VGA monitor that may be used for image composition and shooting as well as review"
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Photo.net
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Kenrockwell.com
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It's big, bright and sharp"
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the larger 3" LCD screen is nice"
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lens
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Imaging-Resource
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Non-CPU lens data handling has gotten more sophisticated, with the camera being able to register data for up to 10 lenses."
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DigitalCameraReview
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wide angle users will find the camera appealing since their lenses will shoot at their true wide angle focal length, allowing them to get close to large subjects and still keep most of the subject in the frame"
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Kenrockwell.com
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Wider Angles Than Any Other Pro DSLR System"
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flash
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DigitalCameraReview
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performance
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Nikon credits the D3 with the fastest startup time, shortest viewfinder blackout time, and shortest shutter lag of any digital SLR camera in its class"
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The D3 is world class fast with the new VR400/f2.8 lens"
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Flip the power switch and the camera is ready before you can get your finger off the switch; hit the shutter button and the picture is taken"
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PopPhoto
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it ensures that you get the shot"
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Cnet.com
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It's able to capture up to nine frames per second (fps) in FX (full frame) mode and 11fps in DX (1.5 crop) mode"
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TechRadar.com
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Photo.net
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the D3's low-light performance is wonderful"
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excellent low-light performance"
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high-speed image processing"
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Kenrockwell.com
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My Nikon D3 lets me do things I've never been able to do, and makes it fast and easy"
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Imaging-Resource
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excellent focus discrimination when focusing manually"
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menu
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Kenrockwell.com
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The D3 needs an additional menu option labeled "Deactivate Auto ISO during Manual Exposure?""
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resolution
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Imaging-Resource
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you can get to 11 frames per second if you don't need full resolution and track focusing."
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PopPhoto
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Excellent resolution rating"
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Cnet.com
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a camera that features enough resolution, speed and image quality to make it perfect for almost all kinds of photographers"
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DigitalCameraReview
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Unparalleled ISO performance"
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unprecedented high ISO performance"
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Cnet.com
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The ISO performance improvement alone makes the D3 a hugely tempting proposition"
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Photo.net
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very good ISO 1600 images and usable ISO 3200 images"
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Kenrockwell.com
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ISO 12,500 can be grainy, and ISO 25,600 is downright loaded with red dots, but still usable when you need it"
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Auto ISO is still partially defective in manual exposure mode"
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ISO 12,500 can be grainy, and ISO 25,600 is downright loaded with red dots"
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shutter
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Imaging-Resource
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the fastest shutter response of any Nikon digital SLR camera to date, a scant 37 milliseconds."
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Combined with the fast shutter and new EXPEED processor, the Nikon D3 is capable of capturing 9 frames per second."
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The Nikon D3's new carbon fiber/Kevlar hybrid shutter mechanism is the other important component allowing the greater speed of up to 11 frames per second in DX mode."
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PopPhoto
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a new shutter, made of a Kevlar/carbon-fiber composite, leads the DSLR pack with its 300,000-cycle rating."
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design
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PopPhoto
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Nikon clearly spared no expense in toughening the D3's ergonomic body, comprising magnesium-alloy chassis components"
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sophisticated design"
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focus
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DigitalCameraReview
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Focus acquisition is stunningly quick with a variety of Nikon AF lenses"
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DigitalCameraReview
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white balance is good with natural light"
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usage
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DigitalCameraReview
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The D3's body is sculpted and shaped to provide a secure grip, whether simply carrying or shooting"
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Kenrockwell.com
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Thus I can shoot a thing in one position, and completely without menus, just turn the knob a click to get to my milder color settings for people"
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memory
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DigitalCameraReview
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The D3 also features two memory card slots"
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viewfinder
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DigitalCameraReview
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The D3 viewfinder is large, bright and offers virtually 100 percent coverage of the image frame"
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Photo.net
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The D3 has a large and bright viewfinder that shows 100% of the image"
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Kenrockwell.com
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I've never seen a better finder than the one in my D3"
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real-time viewfinder"
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auto focus
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Imaging-Resource
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the D3/D300's AE system also incorporates a new Diffractive Optical Element (DOE) designed to improve the effective resolution of the RGB sensor."
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PopPhoto
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Most impressive, in our experience, was how the AF locked onto dimly lit objects"
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Kenrockwell.com
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The dummy auto AF-area selector mode (white rectangle on the selector) works great"
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The D3 only lights up AF areas as needed"
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sensor
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DigitalCameraReview
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"full frame" 12.1 megapixel sensor that is nearly identical in size to 35mm film"
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Photo.net
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full frame sensor"
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The image sensor of the D3 is a CMOS sensor developed by Nikon with
36.9 x 23.9 mm, that is compliant with the area of 35 mm film"
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icons
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TechRadar.com
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the white balance icons are too small, though, and not so easy to see in bad light."
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digital signal processor
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DigitalCameraReview
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Exposure, Processing and Color The D3 gets improved exposure metering systems attributed in part to the power of the EXPEED processor"
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Photo.net
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Nikon has some algorithm to compress the highlight data such that the difference is not easily detectable by human vision"
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