Nikon D3X User Manual

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Q&A Index ................................................................................................iv
For Your Safety .................................................................................. xviii
Notices.....................................................................................................xxi
Introduction 1
Overview....................................................................................................2
Getting to Know the Camera..............................................................3
Camera Body....................................................................................... 3
The Top Control Panel .....................................................................8
The Rear Control Panel..................................................................10
The Viewfinder Display..................................................................12
The Shooting Information Display............................................14
The Command Dials .......................................................................16
Quick Start Guide................................................................................. 23
Tutorial 25
Camera Menus...................................................................................... 26
Using Camera Menus .....................................................................28
Help ......................................................................................................31
First Steps ............................................................................................... 32
Charge the Battery ..........................................................................32
Insert the Battery .............................................................................34
Attach a Lens.....................................................................................37
Basic Setup.........................................................................................39
Insert a Memory Card.....................................................................42
Formatting Memory Cards...........................................................45
Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...............................................................47
Basic Photography and Playback................................................... 48
Turn the Camera On .......................................................................48
Adjust Camera Settings.................................................................51
Ready the Camera ...........................................................................54
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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