Nikon completes the family with 24.5MP 'X' Factor full frame pro DSLR model
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It was rumoured months ago, Nikon's own magazine for pro photographers spilled the beans a bit early last week, and today the 'X' factor Nikon, the D3X, is officially launched. Packing all of 24.5 megapixels, this FX or full frame flagship DSLR is yet another Nikon that keeps Canon on its toes in the pro market. The D3X can shoot at up to 5fps in FX mode or up to 7fps in cropped 10MP mode. Externally, the D3X looks very similar to the current 12MP D3. We only hope certain D3 similarities don't extend to the D3's lack of self-cleaning mode at the sensor. This crucial feature is included in the Nikon D700, but there is no mention of it in the D3X specifications we have. Nikon says the D3X completes the family. We do wonder if a 24MP 'X' version of the D700 is in the pipeline to compete with Canon's new EOS-5D Mark II and, of course, the much more affordable Sony Alpha A900. The Nikon D3X guide price is, give or take a few pence, £5,500, which puts it firmly in the same price category as Canon's EOS-1Ds Mark III, though you could get three Sony Alpha A900s for that money.
Press release issued by Nikon UK:
Nikon Completes the Family with new DSLR
RRP: £5499.99 / €7728.00
Availability: Late December 2008
Nikon UK is pleased to introduce its new top-of-the-range premium D-SLR - the D3X. Building on the reliability, handling and durability of the award-winning D3, the D3X offers an imaging sensor with over twice the resolution of the revolutionary D3, breaking new ground in image quality.
The all-new 24.5MP CMOS sensor makes the new model eminently suitable for the broadest range of shooting situations, both in the studio and on location – ideal for photographers seeking unrivalled detail.
“This is the camera that many professional photographers have been waiting for,”said Robert Cristina, Professional Products and NPS Manager at Nikon Europe. “Just as the D3 has become the professionals’ camera of choice in sports photography, the D3X’s extremely high imaging resolution will raise the bar for commercial, fashion and stock photography. The results speak for themselves: this is without doubt our highest-quality camera to date.”
The World is Your Studio
The D3X boasts a specially-developed FX-format CMOS image sensor with 12-channel readout, gapless micro lens array and on-chip noise reduction. It delivers class-leading levels of continuous shooting speed and noise management at higher sensitivities without sacrificing detail.
The D3X supports a broad ISO range from ISO 100-1600, extendable down to ISO 50 and up to 6400 equivalent with up to 5 fps continuous shooting at full resolution, or 7 fps in the 10MP DX-crop mode. The acclaimed MultiCAM3500FX 51-point autofocus system enables extreme accuracy with outstanding dynamic tracking for fast moving subjects in low light.
The camera’s LiveView function offers a smooth workflow option, perfect for studio work or other situations where the use of the viewfinder is impractical. The camera also delivers a superb response rate, with a start-up of just 12 milliseconds and 40ms shutter lag. The Kevlar/carbon fibre composite shutter has been designed for intensive professional needs and tested to 300,000 cycles.
Images with the X factor
The D3X reaps the benefits of the very latest developments in sensor design and image processing technology. Designed to produce files suitable to meet the demands of tomorrow’s commercial and stock requirements, the camera produces 50MB 14-bit NEF (Raw) files. Using Capture NX2 software, NEF files can be processed into medium format terrain; 140MB (16-bit TIFF-RGB). Fine details are reproduced with incredible clarity, whilst shadows and highlights contain tonal gradation with minimal clipping for pictures with a unique look and feel.
Intuitive control
The D3X shares the same ergonomics and handling as the D3, which have been designed to enable anyone to get to work quickly and efficiently. The bright, uncluttered viewfinder features 100% coverage and comprehensive illuminated displays, while the high-definition, 3-inch, 920,000-dot VGA TFT monitor enables outstanding playback quality for on-the-spot image assessment. The D3X’s magnesium body, which is sealed for moisture and dust resistance, also supports Nikon’s wireless system (the WT-4), HDMI output, offers a dual slot for CF cards and is compatible with the new GP-1 GPS unit.
For more information:
www.nikon.co.uk
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Ian Re: Nikon D3X 24.5MP full frame pro DSLR officially unveiled today
I find it quite perplexing that Nikon has decided not to provide a self-cleaning sensor for the D3X.... (more)
Xtack Re: Nikon D3X 24.5MP full frame pro DSLR officially unveiled today
The D700 inherited quite a bit of the internals from the D300. I think both the D3 and
D3X have th... (more)
Ian Re: Nikon D3X 24.5MP full frame pro DSLR officially unveiled today
Hi Xtack - welcome to DPNow :)
I do think that Canon will be quietly pleased that the D3x doesn'... (more)
Xtack Re: Nikon D3X 24.5MP full frame pro DSLR officially unveiled today
I agree with you that not having a self-cleaning sensor will be a dampner for many potential D3x buy... (more)
