Nikon D3 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The pro-spec D3 is Nikon's first D-SLR to feature a full-frame sensor, and boasts a resolution of 12.1MP. But that's not all. With an impressive ISO range, a fabulous LCD screen and speedy image-processing, Nikon is all set take on the competition… ...

Review summary: With Nikon's first full-frame DSLR is attracting a great deal of attention from professional photographers...

Verdict: By choosing a modest resolution (for these days anyway), Nikon has ensured that its flagship DSLR can shoot quickly. The D3's top frame rate in full-frame mode is a cracking nine frames-per-second (fps). Only the Canon EOS-1D MkIII beats this, and it ...

Review summary: Designed with sports photographers and photojournalists in mind, the Nikon D3 introduces an astounding list of brand new features and technologies that make it the most sophisticated and advanced Nikon digital SLR to date. In addition to the new FX ...

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: Nikon D3 Review - In August 2007, Nikon unveiled the D3 Pro DSLR. A camera so monstrous, we should technically be scared of it. Ian Andrews puts it to the test.

Pros: Excellent advanced autofocus system, Live view in two modes, Great Rear Screen, Rugged build quality, Exceptional High ISO performance, Lens presets, Ergonomic continuity, Battery continuity, Great low light performance

Cons: Loss of true ISO 100, Needs high speed cards to get the best from it ( 266x or better)

Verdict: The D3 is an awesome piece of kit that has no doubt sent a lot of other camera manufacturers running back to their drawing boards

Review summary: The Nikon D3 is a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera introduced on August 23, 2007, following the D2 series as Nikon's top-of-the-line professional grade camera. Unlike its two predecessors, at least initially, the D3 does not have separate H ...

Verdict: ), which remains at the DX format (16x24mm) as all previous Nikon DSLRs. The two cameras share some components such as the AF module