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Nikon D3X

Nikon's 2008 24.5 MP full-frame studio and landscape flagship: 51-point AF, dual CF slots, an integrated-grip pro body and about 4,400 shots a charge. Stills only.

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Value & Depreciation
£5499
Launch price
→
£589
Today
=
89%
Value drop
Over ~18 years, this camera has cost roughly £273/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today).

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Battery EN-EL4a 4400 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 →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Nikon F lenses: 77mm1767mm1652mm1172mm782mm758mm546mm495mm4 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2008
Sensor
24.5MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution
24.5 MP
Mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
159.5 × 157 × 87.5mm
Weight
1220g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
51-point phase-detect AF (15 cross-type) with 3D tracking
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
5fps
Battery Life
~4400 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), 10-pin remote, PC sync, Wi-Fi via WT-4
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
4400 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
160 × 157 × 88mm
Weight (Grams)
1220g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Max Burst Rate
5.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
1600
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
5.9
Street
4.0
Travel
3.6
Wedding & Events
6.0
Documentary
3.2
Sports & Action
5.2
Landscape
4.8
Wildlife
5.1
Casual
2.3
Food
4.0
Macro
3.6
Architecture
5.0
Astrophotography
5.8
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 6.0 Strong on pro reliability, image quality / low light and viewfinder.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 2.3 Held back by portability and ease of use.
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Documentary 3.2 Held back by video capability and audio.
✈️
Travel 3.6 Held back by portability and weather sealing.
📝 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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