Nikon D3

462 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 462 reviews of Nikon D3. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the screen and price. The usability and image quality also get good reviews, but opinions about the shutter and portability are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon D3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Nikon D3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the battery and design. The performance and image quality also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the reliability and price. Opinions are divided on the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 user reviews of Nikon D3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the color and image quality. The price and usability also get good views. Many are critical about the shutter. Reviews about the size and portability are different.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Nikon D3 review

The D3 is not just a replacement for the D2x. It's a brand-new camera

All the features you could ask for ; Excellent performance ; Great build and handles well ; Good value considering its pedigree

Less pixels than its rivals

Previously, Nikon's flagship pro SLR was the D2x, which, good though it was, never quite matched up to Canon's equivalent, the EOS 1Ds. The D3 changes everything. The Canon still has more pixels, but the Nikon is cheaper, faster and more versatile. Its...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon D3 DSLR camera

There's no denying that the Nikon D3 is a lot of camera, sporting a host of advanced features befitting a camera pitched at the top level of professional shooting - it even comes equipped with Live View. And before you ask, yes, it can auto-focus using...

Excellent image quality, excellent ergonomics, great design and control layout, menu system, comprehensive feature set and customisability

Fastest frame rate only available in DX format mode, low(ish) resolution compared to its Canon competition the EOS 1Ds Mk III

This is the first DSLR I have ever considered awarding a ten out of ten to in almost 17-years of camera testing and that is high praise indeed.

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : PC Advisor (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nikon D3 review

Okay, so Nikon's D3 flagship DSLR has an eye-watering price tag but, in replacing the aged D2x, Nikon has produced a digital SLR camera with a feature set to make the mouth water too.

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Nikon D3 review

Nikon's flagship DSLR boasts a full-frame sensor but aims for a different audience to its Canon rival – can it hit the target?

A true pro camera that slots in nicely between the flagship Canons

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

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Nikon's flagship DSLR boasts a full-frame sensor but aims for a different audience to its Canon rival – can it hit the target?

A true pro camera that slots in nicely between the flagship Canons

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best D-SLR Professional: Nikon D3

This professional D-SLR is a milestone for Nikon. It's the first camera from the company with a full-frame, FX' sensor size of 23.9x36mm. As a result of this, each pixel featured on the 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor has a larger size, and that means the...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Nikon D3

The Nikon D3 is a fully-specced professional camera that delivers images via a 12.1 megapixel full-frame sensor. It offers an impressive range of ISO settings (200-6400, with a boost to 25600), and uses an EXPEED processor for lower power consumption....

If you’re serious about photography and about having the best kit, the Nikon D3 demands your attention. It’s sophisticated, yet remains fairly straightforward to operate, so the only major decision you have is on whether to commit to this big an...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by (digitalslrphoto.com)

Nikon D3 Review

Nikon has always been a major force in the digital SLR market, but in the last year or so, it has seen its popularity increase and the gap between it and rival Canon shrink. The 12.1-megapixel D3 is its latest flagship model and the first to boast an...

While 3in screens are becoming the norm on high-end DSLRs, it's worth reiterating how good the D3's is. It's very sharp and bright and even in bright light, it's usable. So once you've taken some shots, you've got the extra satisfaction of reviewing...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Nikon D3 Review

Nikon's first full-frame DSLR is attracting a great deal of attention from professional photographers

May, 2009

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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Nikon D3 Review

The D3 is not 35mm full frame. Its sensor is 36x23.9mm NOT 36x24mm, which means that we have another new format. It's called Nikon FX, but does 0.1mm really make any difference?

Handling, full frame, noise performance, image quality, autofocus, takes almost any Nikon lens

No physical sensor cleaning system, won't take my Canon lenses

In the two weeks I had the Nikon D3, I was excited, enthused and inspired every time I used it. It made me want to take more pictures. It's truly amazing. The D3 is my camera of the decade.

Jan, 2009

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