Nikon D3X

The Nikon D3X is a 24.5 megapixel professional-grade full frame (35 mm) digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) announced by the Nikon Corporation on 1 December 2008. The D3X is the third camera in Nikon's line to offer a full frame sensor, following the D3 and D700. As Nikon's new flagship model, it augments the Nikon D3, Nikon's high-speed professional model, and while the D3 retains advantages in terms of high ISO performance and higher frame rate, the D3X offers a dramatic increase in resolution and image detail. It offers the same features, like automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration, and vignetting ("vignette control") and lens distortion ("distortion") correction as well as image rotation ("straighten") via playback ("retouch") menu.

The combination of very high resolution with the option of 14-bit per channel recording and a very sharp anti-aliasing filter (which Nikon claims is a unique design, but provides few details about) provides extremely high image quality, with superb dynamic range and color accuracy compared to other cameras.

Reception

Reception of the Nikon D3X by independent reviewers has been very positive, with reservations centered on just a few disadvantages. Imaging Resource concludes that the D3X produces the highest image quality of any camera they have tested to date. Dpreview likewise concludes that that the resolution and image detail is stunning, probably the best of any digital SLR camera on the market, including the closest competitor from Canon, the EOS-1Ds Mark III. Nikon claims the D3x is a competitor to medium-format digital backs, a claim supported both by testing  and by many D3x users who report on their experiences online. On the down side, Dpreview notes that the D3X performs worse than the D3 in terms of speed (frame rate) and high ISO performance. Like many reviewers, they also point out the most obvious disadvantage of the D3X - the $8000 initial price tag, but the present market price is much lower.

The Nikon D3X has been tested by many other independent reviewers.

Image Sensor FormatFX Image Sensor TypeCMOS Sensor Size 35.9 x 24.0mm Total Pixels25.72 million Effective Pixels24.5 million Image Area (pixels)FX-format (L) 6,048 x 4,032 (M)4,544 x 3024 (S)3,024 x 2016

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