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Nikon D3

Nikon's 2007 full-frame pro DSLR: 12 MP FX, 9 fps (11 in DX), 51-point AF, dual CF slots and a 4,300-shot battery. Stills only.

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Battery EN-EL4a 4300 shots per charge (CIPA) Every EN-EL4a battery and charger →
Memory card
CompactFlash Slot 1 + 2 of 2 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £99.00 · SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash 32GB
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) CompactFlash cards and speeds →
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Core
Released
2007
Sensor
12.1MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution
12.1 MP
Mount
Nikon F mount
Dimensions
159.5 × 157 × 87.5mm
Weight
1240g (body only)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; phase or contrast AF in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
9fps
Battery Life
~4300 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
No video
Viewfinder
Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Memory Cards
Dual CompactFlash slots
Connectivity
USB 2.0, HDMI (Type A)
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
4300 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
160 × 157 × 88mm
Weight (Grams)
1240g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Max Burst Rate
9.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
6400
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/8000
Max Video Resolution
No video
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Full-size

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.5
Street
4.0
Travel
3.5
Wedding & Events
6.0
Documentary
3.2
Sports & Action
5.8
Landscape
4.0
Wildlife
5.5
Casual
2.2
Food
3.6
Macro
3.2
Architecture
4.1
Astrophotography
6.2
✅ Great For
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Astrophotography 6.2 Strong on image quality / low light, battery life and pixel size.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 2.2 Held back by portability and ease of use.
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Macro 3.2 Held back by stabilisation and resolution.
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Documentary 3.2 Held back by video capability and audio.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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