Dpreview Reviews the Nikon D3

[Suhit Gupta]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0804/0...kond3review.asp

"And so it was, with the introduction last August of the new 'FX format' D3, featuring a 36 x 23.9 mm 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor as well as a vast array of new features which absolutely raise it another notch above previous single digit Nikon DSLRs. Important headline improvements include high sensitivity support by default, up to ISO 6400 with 25600 available as a boost option, 14-bit A/D conversion, a new standard image processor, a new shutter, new auto focus sensor, focus tracking by color, nine frames per second continuous, dual compact flash support, DX lens support (albeit at lower resolution) with automatic cropping and a 3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor (which it has to be said is lovely)."

I didn't know it was possible but Phil's reviews are getting even more detailed. The cliff notes are simply that the camera is AMAZING! I honestly don't think I can do the camera of the review any justice by trying to summarize any more here so I'll just stop by saying - if I wasn't locked in to Canon because of all the glass I own, I would be quite seriously thinking about switching loyalties. I was surprised though by the fact that the D3 does not have an in-camera dust removal system. Has anyone ordered this yet? Personally, I can't wait to see what Canon releases next because I think I am about ready to upgrade my EOS 10D (time-frame - 6 months, hopefully less though I might be willing to wait a little longer if there is a camera that is worth waiting).

[Suhit Gupta]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0804/0...kond3review.asp

"And so it was, with the introduction last August of the new 'FX format' D3, featuring a 36 x 23.9 mm 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor as well as a vast array of new features which absolutely raise it another notch above previous single digit Nikon DSLRs. Important headline improvements include high sensitivity support by default, up to ISO 6400 with 25600 available as a boost option, 14-bit A/D conversion, a new standard image processor, a new shutter, new auto focus sensor, focus tracking by color, nine frames per second continuous, dual compact flash support, DX lens support (albeit at lower resolution) with automatic cropping and a 3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor (which it has to be said is lovely)."

I didn't know it was possible but Phil's reviews are getting even more detailed. The cliff notes are simply that the camera is AMAZING! I honestly don't think I can do the camera of the review any justice by trying to summarize any more here so I'll just stop by saying - if I wasn't locked in to Canon because of all the glass I own, I would be quite seriously thinking about switching loyalties. I was surprised though by the fact that the D3 does not have an in-camera dust removal system. Has anyone ordered this yet? Personally, I can't wait to see what Canon releases next because I think I am about ready to upgrade my EOS 10D (time-frame - 6 months, hopefully less though I might be willing to wait a little longer if there is a camera that is worth waiting).

[Jason Dunn]

This is a killer camera - though I'm shocked that the D300 has a dust removal system while this one does not. Still, the hardware is mind-blowing...but so is the price.