Nikon D3X User Manual

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Interval Timer Photography
The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at
preset intervals.
1 Select [Interval timer
shooting].
Highlight [Interval timer
shooting] in the shooting
menu (pg. 290) and press 2.
2 Select a starting trigger.
Highlight one of the
following [Choose start time]
options and press 2.
• [Now]: Shooting begins
about 3 s after settings are
completed (proceed to Step 4).
• [Start time]: Choose a start time (see Step 3).
D Before Shooting
Choose single-frame (S), continuous low speed (C
L), or continuous high
speed (C
H) release mode when using the interval timer. Before beginning
interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view
the results in the monitor. Remember that the camera will focus before
each shot—no shots will be taken if the camera is unable to focus in
single-servo AF.
Before choosing a starting time, select [World time] in the setup menu
and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date
(pg. 40).
Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before
shooting begins.
To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully
charged.

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