Nikon D3

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Announced in 2007, and generally available Winter 2007/Spring 2008, the D3 was Nikon's first FX or 'full-frame' camera.

It was characterised by

• 12.1 MP FX sensor
• Pro-style body with integral vertical shutter release, weather-proofing and metal frame
• dual CF card slots
• 51 point autofocus
• Extremely rapid firing, at 9 fps, or 11 fps in DX crop mode
• 25600 maximum ISO equivalent sensitivity, a figure previously unheard of
• extremely good noise performance up to ISO 6400
• EXPEED in-camera technology, including active D-lighting
• Live-view

and numerous other refinements such as HDMI video output and a virtual horizon.