Nikon Introduces CMOS D3
8/23/2007 12:30:00 AM
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AUGUST 23, 2007) -- Nikon today introduced the D3 a 12.1 effective megapixel digital camera featuring Nikon's new FX-format CMOS sensor.
Designed with sports photographers and photojournalists in mind, the Nikon D3 introduces new features and technologies that make it the most sophisticated and advanced Nikon digital SLR to date. In addition to the new FX-format CMOS sensor, the D3 incorporates Nikon’s new EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to the blazing speed and processing power needed for many of the D3’s new features.
By setting the camera to its built-in options of Lo-1 or Hi-2, the ISO range of the camera can be expanded to the equivalent of ISO 100 or ISO 25,600 respectively, offering unmatched versatility in practically any shooting situation.
The D3 also features an entirely new 51-point auto focus system with Nikon’s 3D Focus Tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes that allow photographers to frame a photograph using the camera’s high-resolution LCD monitor.
Nikon will offer the D3 (body only) at an MSRP of $4,999 in November. We at Steve's look forward to reviewing the camera and giving a full report.