D3X


The World is Your Studio: Nikon D3x Microsite

Nikon has launched the D3x microsite, a showcase of photographs taken with their new top-of-the-line DSLR.

The Nikon D3x boasts a full-frame, 24.5 megapixel sensor and a multidude of new features aimed at the serious professional photographer. Dispite its high price, praise for the D3x is universal with What Digital Camera giving it a 94% score and TestFreaks a 9 out of 10 rating. Have a look at how four of the world's top photographers have worked with the D3x on a variety of assignments.

Nikon D3x: Medium Format Quality in a DSLR?

D3x tester Lloyd Chambers reaches some interesting conclusions in his recent blog post about the new D3x flagship model from Nikon:

"As I began shooting the new Nikon D3x in December 2008, I immediately noticed something unusual: images from the D3x seemed exceptionally well “anchored”, with dark tones looking pure, matching real life better than I’d ever seen with a DSLR. This came not long after my experience with the Mamiya DL28 medium format system, and my initial reaction was that the D3x behaved more like the DL28 than a DSLR! Numerous field images reinforced this view, even 30 second exposures in deep blue shade: the D3x images were stunningly “clean”, something I’d never seen before in a DSLR."

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Joe McNally on the D3x

Noted photojournalist Joe McNally has posted some of his impressions on the new D3x and calls it a "monster of a camera" that rivals medium-format in terms of detail and image quality. 

D3x First Look

A first look at Nikon's new D3x

 

D3x Color Brochure

Nikon D3x Color Brochure

Nikon now has a beautiful 14-page, full color D3x promotional brochure available for free download.

Nikon Announces 24 Megapixel Full-frame D3x

As expected, Nikon today announced their most advanced digital SLR ever, the D3x. The new camera offers 24 megapixels and a full-frame sensor (FX) targeted to the most advanced professional photographers. Nikon D3x Press Release

D3x Announcement Imminent

Looks like Nikon will be announcing the new 24-megapixel D3x in the next few days. Industry pundit Thom Hogan has posted a good rundown of what to expect.