Nikon D3 Review

This is the first Nikon full frame (FF) digital SLR. The camera is designed more to have low ISO noise than ultimate resolution (actually 12MP is more than many need unless they print really big).

The resolution is virtually identical to the Nikon D2x and D300. * 12MP FF CMOS * Fast frame rate (9 fps at full size) * New auto focus module * Live view (not sure yet we will use it much)We use the D3 with the Nikon top zooms: 24-70mm f/2.8 and14-24mm f/2.8.

We own ourselves the AFS 28-70mm f/2.8, AFS 17-35mm f/2.8 and AFS 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.This review will first concentrate on the high ISO qualities of the D3. This is where this camera can make a difference if it is up the praise it gets on the net. We liked the D2x quite a bit but limited ourselves to about ISO 400.

Nikon D3 Review Diary