Nikon D3X Technical Guide

Technical Guide
Digital SLR camera
Portrait — photo expression supported by high picture quality ......................................................... 2/3
Product shooting — effective use of a PC-E NIKKOR lens ................................................................ 4/5
Food shooting — supported by Capture NX 2 software .................................................................... 6/7
Utilizing Picture Controls ................................................................................................................... 8/9
Studio shooting workflow............................................................................................................... 10/11
Image expression comparison [D3X vs 30-megapixel model] —
superiority of D3X + Capture NX 2 ........................................ 12/13
Actual lens comparison — advantage of Nano Crystal Coat ....................................................... 14/15
Optimal white balance setting ........................................................................................................ 16/17
Live View (Tripod mode) shooting ....................................................................................................... 18
RAW mode selection .......................................................................................................................... 19
Recommended camera settings .................................................................................................... 20/21
Lens selection in portrait shooting ................................................................................................. 22/23
PC-E lens selection ........................................................................................................................ 24/25
Effective use of Capture NX 2
Apply “Unsharp Mask” only to eyes ....................................................................................... 26
“Noise Reduction” makes skin smoother ................................................................................ 27
Reflector effect after shot -1-: reducing shadows on the face ................................................. 28
Reflector effect after shot -2-: brighten only a specific area .................................................... 29
“Auto Retouch Brush” removes unwanted details .............................................................. 30/31
Version 1.0 English edition
Contents

Nikon D3X Specifications

General

Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	25.72 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, NEF, RAW, TIF
Maximum image resolution	6048 x 4032 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	35.9 x 24 mm
Still image resolution(s)	FX: (L) 6048 x 4032 (M) 4544 x 3024 (S) 3024 x 2016 5:4 (30 x 24): (L) 5056 x 4032 (M) 3792 x 3024 (S) 2528 x 2016 DX: (L) 3968 x 2640 (M) 2976 x 1976 (S) 1984 x 1320
Digital zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Minimum aperture number	-
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) points	51
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
Magnification	0.7 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
USB version	2.0
Image editing	Rotating, Trimming
Photo effects	Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade
Camera playback	Highlights, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Languages support	CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product color	Black
Battery type	EN-EL4/EN-EL4a
Battery life (CIPA standard)	4400 shots
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/250 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Memory slots	2
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	CF, CF Type II, MicroDrive
Light metering	Spot
ISO sensitivity	50, 100, 1600, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Audio formats supported	WAV
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	87.5 mm
Width	159.5 mm
Height	157 mm
Weight	1220 g