Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Digital camera Review: Finally!
Summary: 5 Stars
What can one say about this great camera that hasn't already been said?
Well I think it's the sexiest thing that Nikon has done since the F2 (with of course photomic head :-) ), and I had one of those back in the day. Indeed as an experiment I put an old f1.8 50 mm lens from around 1972 that used to be on that F2 from time to time onto the D3, told the D3 its focal length and max aperture, and it worked perfectly! Focusing it was even easier! Finally I can use all my old 35mm Nikkors and DX lenses as well as new ones (eat your heart out Canon :-) ).
A great camera.
Digital camera Review: For $5000 you get...
Summary: 5 Stars
The ability to take pictures in extreme conditions that actually look good. I tried to hold on with the D70s for the longest time, just investing in lenses until my album company just said I needed something more. So the other day during dusk I took the 70s and the D3 (I know, absurd comparison) to take some pictures with a 1.4 lens. The D3 basically allowed me to take pictures without flash for an extra 20 minutes. So it can literally take pictures that your old camera could not. Other than that, the construction and speed is robust and Nikon shooters already know about the excellent ergonomics and button layout.
One note though: There are a few dead pixels in live view mode. I exchanged it for another brand new one which ALSO had dead pixels (although fewer). Since I never use live view, I let it go but just a warning. It doesn't affect the actual picture output though. I wish I could give it 4 1/2 stars because of this. Other than that, you get what you pay for.
Digital camera Review: Great camera for professionals
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a New York wedding photographer and this camera has helped me push the envelope when shooting weddings. The high ISO is great for getting shots in churches that do not allow flash and for getting creative with natural and artificial lights. Visit our site at [...] to see samples of photos taken with this camera.Digital camera Review: Incredible Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
After having used Canon for years (from film based EOS -1 to IDMKII, a 5D, and even a 1D MK III), there is just no comparison! This camera handles like it was designed by a photographer, not a tech. It's easy to do everything you want, and the quality is simply outstanding. If you're debating it - don't. Just get one and you'll understand!
It has a TON of incredible features, but here are some of my favs:
I know everyone praises the low light abilities and they are outstanding. I am able to get landscapes that would have been impossible before. I normally had to shoot ISO 100, so a tripod was mandatory. Now I routinely use 400 and even 800! I can get into tight spots and hand-hold now! This feature alone has completely changed the way I do photography!
Another feature that I really like was the smaller AF areas. If you're doing wildlife, it makes it much easier to lock on to your subject when the animal is in heavy brush (you know, like all the time). The Canons would always have a hard time in these situations, the Nikon grabs the focus immediately.
One last feature I'm really excited about is the virtual horizon. It makes keeping the camera level just so much easier. It has two ways of showing it - the first is a big display on the back that looks like it's out of a 747 and is kind of useless. The second is to set your function button on the front of the camera for virtual horizon. Just press that in with your pinky while you look through the finder and the exposure meter turns into your virtual horizon. Just get it to "0" and you're level. Much easier to do than it sounds. I always thought My shots were level, but I was really surprised how often I needed a little tilt one way or the other.
The camera has incredible autofocus, a viewfinder so good you can actually manually focus with it if you like, an incredible screen on the back you can use to check focus accurately (impossible with any current Canon, at least by comparison), and so much more. Just a fantastic overall camera.
Digital camera Review: It's a Nikon...need I say more???
Summary: 5 Stars
There is little I can say that will do this camera justice. Simply stated, it's the camera to end all cameras. Being a 20-year experienced amateur photo hound, there isn't anything I would change about this camera. What I like most is the max 1/8000th sec shutter speed and 6400+ ASA/ISO equivalent film speed. You can let the camera do everything....OR....YOU can do EVERYTHING....or anywhere in between. I've had this camera for about a month now, and I've already sold some of my work with it to Cycle Magazine. It's pricey, but if you want complete freedom to do what you want, this is the camera to have. Combine the selection of lenses with the available accessories, there is literally NOTHING you CAN'T do!!!