{"id":2420,"date":"2008-11-28T06:09:20","date_gmt":"2008-11-28T06:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/masterchong.com\/mig\/nikon-d3x-features-in-nikon-pro-magazine\/"},"modified":"2008-11-28T06:09:20","modified_gmt":"2008-11-28T06:09:20","slug":"nikon-d3x-features-in-nikon-pro-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterchong.com\/v4\/nikon-d3x-features-in-nikon-pro-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikon D3x Features in Nikon Pro Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: Verdana; color: #010101\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><b>Specification are as follow:<\/b><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span name=\"intelliTxt\" id=\"intelliTxt\">6048&#215;4032 (24.4 Megapixel)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>16 bit EXPEED processor<\/li>\n<li>5:4 and DX crops<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n\t5 <span name=\"intelliTxt\" id=\"intelliTxt\">frames per second<\/span> at FX mode\n\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n\t7 <span name=\"intelliTxt\" id=\"intelliTxt\">frames per second at <\/span>DX crop mode, 10 Megapixel\n\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n\tISO100 &#8211; ISO1600, with option of ISO50 and ISO6400\n\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<b>The X factor<\/b><br \/>\nUltra-high definition 24.5-megapixel flagship takes DSLR into medium-format terrain.<\/p>\n<p>The professional SLR world has been transformed in just 12 months by the introduction of no less than four new Nikon pro SLR bodies. First we saw the D3 and D300. Then there was the D700. Now, with the launch of the D3x, Nikon offers more FX format pro cameras than any other manufacturer. At 24.5MP, the D3x has the highest resolution seen in a Nikon SLR to date.<\/p>\n<p>The new camera shares all of the D3&rsquo;s features, including Live View (making it the world&rsquo;s highest resolution SLR with viewscreen shooting); the 51-point MultiCAM3500FX autofocus system; Scene Recognition System; Expeed 16-bit processing; 3-inch high-resolution 922.000-dot viewing screen; and the tough, weather-resistant magnesium body.<\/p>\n<p>The D3x was designed with medium format photographic applications in mind. The ISO range covers 100-1600 with a Lo1 (equivalent to ISO 50) as well as boost settings up to the equivalent of ISO 6400.<\/p>\n<p>But it&rsquo;s also fast. The D3x can record its high-resolution 24.5MP files at up to 5fps. As with the D3, it has two alternative crop modes: 5:4 and DX In DX crop mode the camera captures 10MP files at up to 7fps.<\/p>\n<p>The MultiCAM3500FX AF system is the same as the D3, and has the largest number of individually selectable focus points available, making this a very effective system for isolating fine details in the scene. The widely acclaimed Autofocus Tracking capabilities are, as you would expect, the same as the D3.<\/p>\n<p>Pixel numbers alone do not guarantee good quality pictures. The D3x Expeed image-processing system is custom-designed to render this detail with levels of tonal gradation never before seen in a DSLR. Its 75MB files are ideally suited for stock photography and extremely high levels of enlargement.<\/p>\n<p>And being a Nikon SLR, its body is much faster, intuitive to handle and ergonomically advanced than heavy and complex medium-format systems.<\/p>\n<p>You&rsquo;ll have guessed by now that the D3x is armed at photographers whose work requires the ultimate in detail and output quality Where skin tones, fabric textures, crisp edges, and foliage are paramount &#8211; in the fashion, commercial and landscape area &#8211; the D3x excels.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the confines of the studio lighting environment, the onboard exposure metenng and AWB systems make the D3x equally at home in less controlled lighting situations where the aim is to capture the atmosphere of ambient lighting.<\/p>\n<p><b>FEATURES<\/b><br \/>\nTHE SENSOR<br \/>\nThe D3x has an exclusive 35.9 x 21mm (FX format) 24.5MP image sensor with unique OLPF (optical low pas filter) and high-speed channel readout. ISO range covers the equivalent of 50-6400.<\/p>\n<p>IN FOCUS<br \/>\nThe widely acclaimed speed and accuracy of the MultiCAM3500 AF system with 51-AF points. Individual selection assumes a new importance in combination with the high resolution: it&rsquo;s easy to isolate and focus on small details in the scene.<\/p>\n<p>SPEED AND RESPONSE<br \/>\nAt full 24.5MP resolution, the D3x shoots at 5fps, 7fps is possible in DX Crop mode. The camera is as responsive as the superfast D3. 12ms start up with a shutter release lag time of just 41 ms (CIPA standard). It writes files to the dual CF slots at about 35MB per second.<\/p>\n<p>IMAGE PROCESSING<br \/>\nThe D3x&rsquo;s 16-bit EXPEED engine is specially tuned to deliver detail-rich, colourful files with low levels of noise and high detail. It is also tuned to minimise the effects of colour fringing with older F-mount Nikkor lenses, and to minimise the effect of unnatural-looking (digital) noise patterns. Vignette (peripheral fall-off) can also be controlled for creative effect.<\/p>\n<p>ACTIVE D-LIGHTING<br \/>\nThe D3x features a new Extra High Active D-Lighting setting, designed to better manage extremely high-contrast scenes, especially tonal gradation in highlights.<\/p>\n<p>SCENE RECOGNITION SYSTEM<br \/>\nInformation from the 1005-pixel RGB sensor with diffraction grating is used to recognise the subject position and colour prior to capture. The results are then used by autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance.<\/p>\n<p>LIVE VIEW<br \/>\nThe D3x is the highest resolution digital SLR yet to offer Live View. Allowing photographers to compose and shoot via the 3in monitor instead of the viewfinder brings a variety of practical advantages both in the studio and on location. Two modes are offered: Handheld and Tripod. Contrast-detect autofocus is available in Tripod mode.<\/p>\n<p>MONITOR<br \/>\n3-inch wide-angle (170deg) rear viewing screen, with 922,000 dots, is ultra-high definition, and proven to exhibit extraordinary levels of damage resistance.<\/p>\n<p>THE INTERFACES<br \/>\nUSB 2.0 downloads images off the camera fast when tethered, and flexibly when connected with the WT-4 wireless transmitter. With both HDMI and AV\/Out ports GPS data can be captured into the EXIF as before. The new, compact Nikon GP-1 GPS unit can also be attached via the 10-pin terminal and mounted in the hotshoe, or clip on the camera strap.<\/p>\n<p>POWER MANAGEMENT<br \/>\nThe D3x uses the same high performance lithium-ion battery (EN-EL4a) as the D3. Thanks to efficiencies in the camera&rsquo;s onboard EXPEED image-processing system, battery performance is comparable with the D3.<br \/>\nTHE BODY<\/p>\n<p>Extremely durable magnesium construction with economically optimised and weather-sealed buttons, dials and LCD displays. Extensive use of high-grade rubber grips means the body is comfortable to handle for long periods of time, and in a wide range of temperatures.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<br \/>\n<span name=\"intelliTxt\" id=\"intelliTxt\"> <\/span><span style=\"border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: Verdana; color: #010101\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: Verdana; color: #010101\">The<br \/>\nquestion now is how much will it retails, Nikon certainly calls this<br \/>\ntheir professional level digital single lens reflex unlike Sony which<br \/>\ndid not do so with their Alpha 900. The Nikon D3x and Sony Alpha 900<br \/>\nmaybe using the same sensor. We have seen how the <a href=\"http:\/\/masterchong.com\/v2\/sony-alpha\/sony-alpha-dslr-a900-iso100-iso6400-100-cropped-comparison.html\" title=\"Sony Alpha 900 performs in high ISO\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"va2i\">Sony Alpha 900 performs in high ISO<\/a><br \/>\nsettings supported by their dual BIONZ processors, we shall wait and<br \/>\nsee how the Nikon EXPEED processor performs in direct comparison with<br \/>\ndual BIONZ.<\/p>\n<p>Nikon D3 had dropped to USD4200 while the Sony Alpha<br \/>\n900 retails at USD2949 at Amazon. Consider the D3 if the 24 Megapixel<br \/>\ncapability is not a need in your work, while you may consider the Sony<br \/>\nAlpha 900 if you need 24 Megapixel. The Nikon D3x shall retails no less<br \/>\nthan USD4999. I predict that it shall be retailing between USD5999 and<br \/>\nUSD6999.<\/p>\n<p>Will Canon launch 1Ds Mark IV very soon too?<br style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: normal\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: Verdana; color: #010101\"><b style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px\">Further Information<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/masterchong.com\/v2\/nikon\/official-nikon-d3x-photos-leaked.html\" title=\"Official Nikon D3x Photos Leaked\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"latestnews\">Official Nikon D3x Photos Leaked<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/masterchong.com\/v2\/sony-alpha\/sony-alpha-dslr-a900-iso100-iso6400-100-cropped-comparison.html\" title=\"Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 ISO100-ISO6400  Comparison\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"latestnews\">Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 ISO100-ISO6400  Comparison<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/sebrogers.typepad.com\/seb_rogers_blog\/2008\/11\/official-nikon-d3x-specs-its-here-folks.html\" title=\"Official Nikon D3X specs. It's here, folks!\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"dvf9\">Official Nikon D3X specs. It&#8217;s here, folks!<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/rcm.amazon.com\/e\/cm?t=passiandsimpl-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;asins=B001MJ03U0&#038;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&#038;fc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;lt1=_blank&#038;m=amazon&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;bc1=000000&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;f=ifr\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" scrolling=\"no\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--\nch_client = \"masterchong\";\nch_type = \"mpu\";\nch_width = 300;\nch_height = 250;\nch_color_title = \"F7AD00\";\nch_color_text = \"666666\";\nch_non_contextual = 1;\nch_vertical =\"simple\";\nch_default_category = \"200001\";\nch_font_title = \"Tahoma\";\nch_font_text = \"Tahoma\";\nch_sid = \"sep08\";\nvar ch_queries = new Array( \"nikon d3x\" );\nvar ch_selected=Math.floor((Math.random()*ch_queries.length));\nif ( ch_selected < ch_queries.length ) {\nch_query = ch_queries[ch_selected];\n}\n\/\/--><br \/>\n<script src=\"http:\/\/scripts.chitika.net\/eminimalls\/amm.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"pub-3613451236603523\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 300;\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\ngoogle_ad_format = \"300x250_as\";\ngoogle_ad_type = \"text\";\n\/\/2007-07-07: content\ngoogle_ad_channel = \"5575075088\";\ngoogle_color_border = \"FFFFFF\";\ngoogle_color_bg = \"FFFFFF\";\ngoogle_color_link = \"F7AD00\";\ngoogle_color_text = \"666666\";\ngoogle_color_url = \"F7AD00\";\n\/\/--><\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"intro links ads\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"pub-3613451236603523\";\n\/* 468x15, created 2\/28\/08 4link-intropage *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"2885779408\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 468;\ngoogle_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/--><\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright size-full wp-image-20\" src=\"http:\/\/masterchong.com\/mig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/04\/nikonlogo.gif\" width=\"41\" height=\"41\" style=\"float: right;\" hspace=\"6\" alt=\"Image\" title=\"Image\" border=\"0\" width=\"41\" height=\"41\" \/><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">If you have gotten your latest issue of Nikon Pro magazine,<\/span><span style=\"border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: Verdana; color: #010101\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br \/>\ntake off the plastic wrap as quickly as possible and turn to page 6.<br \/>\nYes,The X Factor, a D3x it is, it looks exactly the same as <\/span><\/span><a href=\"nikon\/official-nikon-d3x-photos-leaked.html\" class=\"latestnews\">Official Nikon D3x Photos Leaked<\/a> posted yesterday.<br \/>\n<span style=\"border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: Verdana; color: #010101\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"d-gm\" style=\"padding: 1em 0pt; text-align: center\">\n<span style=\"border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; 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