Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera is not just Nikons very first full frame digital SLR camera, it is also the worlds first camera with a virtual horizon graphics indicator. This digital single lens reflex camera has a vast array of features including EXPEED, Active D-Lighting, A/D Conversion and Live View shooting modes.

This digital single lens reflex camera has a 12.1 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor. It is a professional grade camera that utilizes a 35mm frame, which is the same size as the 36×24 mm film frame. It features Electronic Virtual Horizon Graphics Indicator that helps you determine the cameras position relative to the horizon level. You can level your camera through the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Nikon D3 can shoot at 9 frames per second with AF tracking. It can shoot up to 11 frames per second without AF tracking or in DX format. So this camera is very ideal for sports and fast-action photography. It has a durable shutter system that has a release time lag of 41 milliseconds.

This camera has excellent control of noise. It has an ISO ranging from 200 to 6400 with boost up to ISO 25,600. It features a selectable expanded range that includes Lo-1, Hi-1 and Hi-2.

Nikon D3 digital SLR camera can give you high quality images at blazing processing speeds. It features Nikons exclusive image processing technology called the EXPEED. EXPEED is a system which refers to the whole concept of producing superior quality images at blazing speeds.

The camera also enables you to choose the bit depths for your images. It has 12-bit or 14-bit A/D conversion function, which yield high quality images. If you choose 12-bit, you will have 4,096 tones or smaller image files at faster operating speed. If you choose 14-bit, you will have 16,384 tones or larger images files at slower operating speed.

Featuring two Live View shooting modes, hand-held and tripod, you can now shoot even from a difficult angle without the hassle. It has Picture Control settings with 4 preset options including standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome. Nine customizable settings were also added to give you more color options.

It has 3-inch TFT LCD color monitor with 920,000 pixels VGA (640 x 480 x 3 colors). This large monitor can provide you with 170-degree wide-angle viewing. The LCD monitor also comes with brightness adjustment feature as well as tempered glass protection. It can also provide you with fast and accurate focus through its 51-point AF with 3D focus tracking and 3 dynamic AF modes.

Nikon D3 digital SLR camera can calculate exposures and white balance using its SRS or Scene Recognition System. SRS has 1,005 pixels RGB metering sensor, which was modified in such a way that it can distinguish the shape and position of the subject. With these features you are assured of faster and more accurate auto focus performance.

Another feature is the Active D-Lighting that adjusts metering and provides image enhancements. This feature also applies D-lighting curve. It helps you achieve the right level of contrast by controlling light intensity and exposure compensation.

Nikon D3 digital SLR camera is protected by a magnesium-alloy body. Magnesium-alloy is also used for its chassis and mirror box. This protective material, with the series of O-rings and specialized seals, can protect its parts against moisture, dusts and electromagnetic interference.